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Hydrant flushing underway in Meadow Lake
The City of Meadow Lake will be conducting unidirectional fire hydrant flushing in various neighbourhoods and the process will likely create extremely coloured or debris-filled water. The process is e...
Jul 10, 2020
Current and former Blue Jays sound off on Twitter about stadium bubble setup
TORONTO - As the Blue Jays wait for word on whether they'll be able to play in Toronto after training camp, infielder Travis Shaw voiced his concern Friday about the length of time ...
Jul 10, 2020
'Stunning:' Scientists surprised at Fort McMurray fire's long impact on rivers
EDMONTON - Four years after its flames guttered out, the record-breaking Fort McMurray wildfire continues to astound - this time with its lasting impact on an extensive river system. "It's actual...
Jul 10, 2020
America's worsening COVID-19 crisis has some Canadians barring the border door
WASHINGTON - The U.S. congressman who wants a plan to ease travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border is taking the ensuing backlash in stride. Rep. Brian Higgins got an earful from ...
Jul 10, 2020
15-year-old girl struck by vehicle in Debden, dies in hospital
RCMP said a 17-year-old boy was behind the wheel of a car that struck a 15-year-old girl in the Village of Debden. The incident happened Tuesday at approximately 3:30 a.m., the girl was walking along ...
Jul 10, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, July 10
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 11:30 a.m. on July 10, 2020: There are 107,022 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 56,316 confirmed (including 5,612 deaths, 25,675 reso...
Jul 10, 2020
Wisconsin high court gives mixed ruling on partial vetoes
MADISON, Wis. - The conservative-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday overturned three of four partial budget vetoes issued by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, bucking decades of court precedent th...
Jul 10, 2020
Canadian Kyle (The Monster) Nelson ready for anything on UFC's Fight Island
Unable to get a visa in time for a short-notice UFC fight in Las Vegas last month, Canadian Kyle (The Monster) Nelson now finds himself in Abu Dhabi at the UFC's Fight Island. The 29-year-old featherw...
Jul 10, 2020
Presumptive Nunavut COVID case turns out negative after further testing
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Tests for what would have been Nunavut's first case of COVID-19 have come back negative. The territory's chief public health officer, Dr. Michael Patterson, is confirming the result...
Jul 10, 2020
Toronto FC midfielder Nick DeLeon on life in the MLS is Back Tournament bubble
Nick DeLeon likes space. So life in the MLS is Back Tournament bubble has its challenges for the veteran Toronto FC midfielder. "Training, eating, hanging out in the hotel. Rinse and repeat," he said ...
Jul 10, 2020