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Worthy first impression made by Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Berrios; keeps good the vibes
TORONTO - Jose Berrios made a worthy first impression on his new Blue Jays teammates to continue the good vibrations for the team in its return to Rogers Centre. Berrios helped Toronto sweep the Kansa...
Aug 01, 2021
Quebec lifts COVID-19 measures; extends closing times for bars and restaurants
MONTREAL - Quebec is lifting further COVID-19 restrictions, including extending closing times for bars and restaurants, and increasing capacities for gatherings. The health ministry announced the late...
Aug 01, 2021
Rugby Canada set to start review after disappointing Olympics and turbulent leadup
TORONTO - No medal and a lot of questions. The post-mortem on Rugby Canada's Olympic performance and the turmoil that proceeded it is set to start. The Canadian women's sevens team, bronze medallists ...
Aug 01, 2021
Accomplished rider Rosa da Silva named 2021 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award recipient
TORONTO - Brazil native and retired rider Eurico Rosa da Silva has been named the 2021 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award. The 46-year-old is one of Canadian Thoroughbred racing's most acco...
Aug 01, 2021
"Not a coincidence:" Indigenous leaders praise historic election victories by women
MONTREAL - It's no coincidence that a wave of Indigenous women have won leadership roles previously held only by men, say leaders and advocates. They argue it's a sign of the times that Mandy Gull-Mas...
Aug 01, 2021
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse wins bronze in men's 100 metres
TOKYO - Canada's Andre De Grasse has claimed the bronze medal in the men's 100 metres for the second straight Olympics. The 26-year-old from Markham, Ont., overcame a rough start and raced to third in...
Aug 01, 2021
Oleksiak makes history with seventh Olympic medal, De Grasse wins 100m bronze
TOKYO - The Canadian women finished their impressive medal haul in the pool - including a record-setting performance from Penny Oleksiak - and Andre De Grasse finally got Canada's men on the board wit...
Aug 01, 2021
Tourists flee as wildfires threaten Turkish beach resorts
ISTANBUL (AP) - Wildfires raged Sunday near Turkey's holiday beach destinations of Antalya and Mugla as the discovery of more bodies caused the death toll to rise to eight. Residents and tourists fled...
Aug 01, 2021
Oleksiak makes history with seventh Olympic medal, De Grasse wins 100m bronze
TOKYO - The Canadian women finished their impressive medal haul in the pool - including a record-setting performance from Penny Oleksiak - and Andre De Grasse finally got Canada's men on the board wit...
Aug 01, 2021
Caution urged in light of dry conditions and poor air quality
The City is asking residents to exercise fire caution as dry conditions persist, and air quality fluctuates. The current fire danger risk in Red Deer, as identified by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry...
Aug 01, 2021