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Vancouver Canucks sign centre Jason Dickinson to three-year deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Jason Dickinson to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $2.65 million. The team made the announcement in a statement Saturday nig...
Aug 14, 2021
Stephen Ames one stroke behind leader Doug Barron at Shaw Charity Classic
CALGARY - Doug Barron saved his best for last to move to the top of the Shaw Charity Classic leaderboard on Saturday. Barron was the lone golfer in the 65-player field at the PGA Tour Champions event ...
Aug 14, 2021
Trudeau to visit Rideau Hall Sunday, likely triggering federal election campaign
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to Rideau Hall on Sunday morning, where he is expected to ask Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament and trigger an election campaign. His offici...
Aug 14, 2021
Canada to buy 40 million Moderna COVID-19 doses in next two years: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will buy another 40 million doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine over the next two years. Trudeau tweeted about the agreement with the Massachusetts-b...
Aug 14, 2021
Canada to buy 40 million Moderna COVID-19 doses in next two years: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will buy another 40 million doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine over the next two years. Trudeau tweeted about the agreement with the Massachusetts-b...
Aug 14, 2021
7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti; at least 227 killed
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - At least 227 people were killed and hundreds were injured and missing after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, and Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he was...
Aug 14, 2021
Air quality once again poor across central Alberta
A special air quality statement is again in effect for much of central Alberta.Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says wildfire smoke is causing the poor air quality and reducing visibility ...
Aug 14, 2021
Israel recalls top diplomat from Poland over restitution law
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Israel recalled its top diplomat from Poland on Saturday after the Polish president signed a law that restricts the rights of former Polish property owners, including Holocaust s...
Aug 14, 2021
High heat: Spain clocks prelim record of 47.2 C (116.96 F)
MADRID (AP) - Spain set a new provisional heat record of 47.2 degrees Celsius (116.96 Fahrenheit) on Saturday as Southern Europe sweltered under a relentless summer sun. Italy put 16 cities on red ale...
Aug 14, 2021
BC Wildfire Service prepares for increase in gusty winds and lightning
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service says it is preparing for a potential increase in lightning strikes and shifting winds as cooler weather is forecast over the next few days. Fire information officer...
Aug 14, 2021