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Alberta launches COVID vaccine records app, QR code
Albertans now have a new way of showing that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.Premier Jason Kenney says the "AB Covid Records Verifier" app is available as a free download on iOS and Android...
Oct 12, 2021

Residents told not to use Iqaluit's tap water after tests show evidence of fuel
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Iqaluit residents are being told not to drink, boil or cook with the city's tap water. A statement issued by the Nunavut government says tests found evidence of petroleum hydrocarbo...
Oct 12, 2021

Coach John Herdman sees Panama game as key for Canada in World Cup qualifying
TORONTO - Back home after picking up points via draws in Mexico and Jamaica, unbeaten Canada can move further up the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying standings when it hosts Panama on Wednesday night at ...
Oct 12, 2021

RCMP assess enforcement resources after court reinstates logging injunction in B.C.
VICTORIA - The RCMP are reviewing the department's resources following the temporary reinstatement of an injunction against old-growth logging protests on southern Vancouver Island by the British Colu...
Oct 12, 2021

Missing: Matthew Abbas Sadeghzadeh, 29, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP can confirm that Matthew Abbas Sadeghzadeh has been located. Mounties thank the media and public for their assistance.
Oct 12, 2021

Macron wants face-to-face meeting with Trudeau to talk security, China, climate
OTTAWA - French President Emmanuel Macron wants face time with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - soon - and he hopes for more than passing chit chat on the margins of upcoming summits. Kareen Rispal, Fr...
Oct 12, 2021

Trudeau joins G20 leaders in pushing Taliban for aid access, respect for rights
OTTAWA - Canada joined its G20 allies in pushing Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers to allow humanitarian aid to better reach the country's suffering people. During a virtual summit, Prime Minister Just...
Oct 12, 2021

2-headed baby turtle thrives at Massachusetts animal refuge
BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) - A rare two-headed diamondback terrapin turtle is alive and kicking - with all six of its legs - at the Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center in Massachusetts after hatching two weeks a...
Oct 12, 2021

Allen ready to step up for Canadiens with star goaltender Price out to start season
MONTREAL - Jake Allen agreed to a two-year extension with the Montreal Canadiens back in 2020 to help alleviate the pressure on star goaltender Carey Price. He'll be doing that more than ever when the...
Oct 12, 2021

Texas order reflects growing GOP vaccine mandates hostility
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - With the governor of Texas leading the charge, conservative Republicans in several states are moving to block or undercut President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for priv...
Oct 12, 2021