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Davies, Akinola highlight Canada's Gold Cup squad, David among key omissions
At just 20-years old, Alphonso Davies is already a CONCACAF Gold Cup veteran. The star Bayern Munich left back highlights a group of 12 returning players on Canada's 23-man roster for the championship...
Jul 01, 2021

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's getting his second dose of vaccine on Friday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's about to get his second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Speaking to the CBC, the prime minister says he's scheduled to get the shot on Friday. His wife, So...
Jul 01, 2021

Blue-green algae bloom advisory issued for Haunted Lake
Officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS) say a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified in areas of Haunted Lake near Alix. Residents living near the shores of this lake, as well...
Jul 01, 2021

Alberta officially Open for Summer
Virtually all COVID-19 restrictions have now been lifted in Alberta as the province enters Stage 3 of the government's Open for Summer Plan.As of July 1, Albertans are now free to gather indoors and o...
Jul 01, 2021

Montreal to host outdoor Canadiens games viewing after Bell Centre request denied
Montreal has announced it will set up outdoor viewing parties to allow fans to watch the Canadiens play in the Stanley Cup final, a day after Quebec public health denied a request to allow more fans i...
Jul 01, 2021

Last Ice Area may not last: Study says High Arctic sea ice affected by climate change
The Last Ice Area may not last. Scientists and conservation groups have counted on the icy ocean north of Ellesmere Island and Greenland to remain frozen year-round for long into the future, providing...
Jul 01, 2021

Pelosi names Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has named House Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson as the head of a new select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. She...
Jul 01, 2021

Supreme Court upholds Arizona voting restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld voting restrictions in Arizona in a decision that could make it harder to challenge other voting measures put in place by Republican lawmakers fo...
Jul 01, 2021

B.C. business operators cautiously excited about return to near-normal
VANCOUVER - The buzz of full restaurants and tills ringing will start to become familiar on Thursday as British Columbia largely returns to the rhythms of pre-pandemic life. While businesses are excit...
Jul 01, 2021

This moving day, Quebec housing shortages no longer just a big-city problem
MONTREAL - It isn't easy to find an apartment in St-Donat, Que., these days, much less an affordable one. An influx of city dwellers seeking more space has caused housing demand to surge in the commun...
Jul 01, 2021