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Surging COVID cases, 'jingle jabs' make for somber Christmas
ROME - Christmas arrived around the world Saturday amid a surge in COVID-19 infections that kept many families apart, overwhelmed hospitals and curbed religious observances as the pandemic was poised ...
Dec 25, 2021
Spanish eruption's end brings 'emotional relief,' rebuilding
MADRID (AP) - Authorities on one of Spain's Canary Islands declared a volcanic eruption that started in September officially finished Saturday following 10 days of no lava flows, seismic activity or s...
Dec 25, 2021
Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars
The world's largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies and scour the universe for hints of life. NASA's J...
Dec 25, 2021
B.C. pushes for black market cannabis to go legal, faces criticism from craft growers
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government has convinced many illegal cannabis growers to begin selling legally in an effort to squeeze out illicit marijuana from the marketplace, but the efforts hav...
Dec 25, 2021
Turkey dinners and cancelled plans: Canadians weigh danger of COVID-19 over holidays
Christmas Day for many Canadians this year means fewer people gathered around a twinkling tree tearing open presents, but others say COVID-19 hasn't changed their holiday plans. Several provinces have...
Dec 25, 2021
Spanish king's annual speech warns against virus complacency
MADRID (AP) - Citizens should remain cautious as the coronavirus can still inflict widespread damage, Spain's King Felipe VI said during an annual speech - as infections in the country climbed to a ye...
Dec 24, 2021
COLUMN: As 2021 ends, WCPS has a lot to celebrate from the past year
The year is coming to an end, as we usher out 2021, we get ready to welcome in 2022 and the second half of the school year. We've all felt the effects of COVID-19, not only this past spring, but into ...
Dec 24, 2021
William Nylander becomes 13th Leafs player placed in NHL's COVID-19 protocol
Toronto forward William Nylander has entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, giving the Maple Leafs 13 players sidelined due to novel coronavirus concerns. Nylander joins a growing list of Leafs in the l...
Dec 24, 2021
Steinauer named Ticats president of football ops, will retain head coach duties
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have named Orlondo Steniauer as the team's president of football operations. Steniauer will retain his role as Ticats head coach while heading up the team's football...
Dec 24, 2021
B.C. health officer asks residents to change holiday plans if feeling unwell
VICTORIA - British Columbia has hit its COVID-19 testing capacity as the provincial health officer asked residents to not get tested unless they have symptoms. Dr. Bonnie Henry says the province admin...
Dec 24, 2021