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Raptors beat Celtics 115-83, spoil Udoka's home opener
BOSTON (AP) - Scottie Barnes had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Gary Trent Jr. scored 12 of his 20 points in the third quarter and the Toronto Raptors beat Boston 115-83 on Friday night to spoil the Celti...
Oct 22, 2021
Sharks down sluggish Leafs 5-3 to stay perfect
TORONTO - Jonathan Dahlen scored the winner and Adin Hill made 30 saves as the San Jose Sharks stayed perfect on the young season by defeating the uninspired Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Friday night. L...
Oct 22, 2021
Safe houses for Afghans who helped Canadian military and NGOs will be 'scaled back'
OTTAWA - Some Kabul safe houses, where hundreds of Afghans who helped the Canadian military and non-governmental organizations are waiting to flee to Canada, are set to be closed in two weeks because ...
Oct 22, 2021
Starting Monday, two vaccine shots will be required for Restrictions Exemption Program
Anyone looking to attend a business, venue, or service provider that requires proof of vaccination will need to have both of their COVID-19 vaccinations.The Alberta Government says, starting October 2...
Oct 22, 2021
Canada's Mitchell earns track cycling bronze at world championship
ROUBAIX, France - Olympic champion Kelsey Mitchell won a bronze medal in women's sprint Friday at the world track cycling championship. Mitchell of Sherwood Park, Alta., edged Canadian teammate Lauria...
Oct 22, 2021
Ottawa's fledgling rugby league team announces permanent move to England
The fledgling Ottawa Aces, yet to take the field, are leaving Canada for England. The rugby league franchise was originally slated to debut in 2021 in the third tier of English rugby league - the Betf...
Oct 22, 2021
COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions continue slow decline
Red Deer now sits at 382 active cases of COVID-19, down 21 from Thursday. Meantime, the city's total number of recorded cases is up 16 to 8,860 in the last day, while recoveries are up 37 to 8,405.Red...
Oct 22, 2021
Sen. Forest-Niesing hospitalized despite being fully vaccinated against COVID-19
OTTAWA - Sen. Jose Forest-Niesing is in hospital after contracting COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated. Her office says the 56-year-old Sudbury senator is no longer in intensive care and is hopef...
Oct 22, 2021
Lacombe resident wins $100,000 on lotto ticket
A Lacombe resident has a little extra pocket change after recently purchasing a WESTERN MAX ticket.Kenneth Comfort purchased a ticket for the Aug. 17 draw, and is walking away with $100,010."I took my...
Oct 22, 2021
Clearwater County official Municipal Election Results
The official results for Clearwater County's municipal election on Oct. 18 are as follows:Division One: Gennifer Mehlhaff - 243 votes. Elected.Nichole Stewart - 190 votes. Division Two: Sydney Graham ...
Oct 22, 2021