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Officials in Tokyo alarmed as cases hit record highs
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese officials sounded the alarm Thursday as Tokyo reported record-breaking coronavirus cases for the third straight day with the Olympics well underway. "We have never experienced th...
Jul 29, 2021
Pandemic causes blood shortage, Nova Scotia leaders debate : In The News for July 29
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 29 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jul 29, 2021
Demand increasing: Canadian Blood Services watching supply as COVID-19 rules eased
CALGARY - A return to a somewhat normal summer as COVID-19 restrictions are eased is putting a strain on Canada's blood supply. Several provinces have started lifting restrictions - most notably Alber...
Jul 29, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Jul 29, 2021
Montreal Canadiens add defenceman David Savard, forward Mike Hoffman in free agency
MONTREAL - After winning a Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, David Savard is looking to repeat the feat -- this time with the Montreal Canadiens. The 30-year-old defenceman signed with the Hab...
Jul 28, 2021
Houck, Red Sox top Blue Jays 4-1, split doubleheader
BOSTON (AP) - Rookie starter Tanner Houck struck out seven over four innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 Wednesday night to a split a doubleheader. The Jays won the opener by...
Jul 28, 2021
Fire damages playground at École Vickers Public School
Editor's note: this story was ammended at 11:30p.m. to include a statement from the Prince Albert Fire Dept.A fire behind cole Vickers Public School Wednesday evening, resulted in extensive damage to ...
Jul 28, 2021
Canada's Caileigh Filmer and Hillary Janssens capture bronze in women's pair
TOKYO - Canada has its first rowing medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Victoria's Caileigh Filmer and Hillary Janssens of Surrey, B.C., took bronze on Thursday in the women's pair with a time of six minutes...
Jul 28, 2021
Beavers/Trappers to join forces for senior baseball provincials
The City of North Battleford will be a senior baseball hotbed next weekend with Men's Senior AA Tier 2 provincials held in the community.Taking place August 6-8, with games at Beaver Lions Stadium and...
Jul 28, 2021
Red Pheasant Cree Nation planning youth culture camp
Under the bright summer skies, young people will have a chance to learn more about their culture and take part in a variety of fun activities at the same time during an upcoming camp at Red Pheasant C...
Jul 28, 2021