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'It's very disturbing': Expert says sea stars melting away because of wasting disease
VANCOUVER - Sea stars in the waters off British Columbia that died off in the billions about a decade ago are not recovering as expected, an expert says. A new study published by the Royal Society sai...
Aug 25, 2021

Berrios struggles as White Sox end three-game skid with 5-2 win over Blue Jays
TORONTO - Jose Abreu homered in Chicago's four-run first inning as the White Sox ended a three-game losing skid with a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Luis Robert scored twice...
Aug 24, 2021

Montreal police chief says two officers targeted by gunshots, one injured in arm
Montreal's police chief says two officers were targeted in a shooting early Tuesday morning, leaving one injured in the arm. Sylvain Caron says two officers were shot at around 1:30 a.m. as they exite...
Aug 24, 2021

Where the main election leaders are for Wednesday, Aug. 25
OTTAWA - The main national party leaders' scheduled public appearances for Wednesday, Aug. 25. All times are local. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Surrey, B.C. - 9 a.m. Announcement and meeting with a ...
Aug 24, 2021

Spooner scores twice for Canada in 5-0 win over Switzerland in women's world hockey
CALGARY - Natalie Spooner scored twice to lead Canada to a 5-0 win over Switzerland at the women's world hockey championship Tuesday. Melodie Daoust had a goal and an assist, Emily Clark scored shorth...
Aug 24, 2021

NDP calls on urgent action for long-term care homes and for leaders to come out of hiding
Less than a year ago a COVID-19 outbreak was declared at long-term care home Extendicare Parkside. As a result, 39 seniors lost their lives.On Monday, the SHA confirmed several outbreaks in long-term ...
Aug 24, 2021

Riders to continue to follow province’s lead for entry requirements
The Saskatchewan Roughriders won't be calling an audible from the province's guidelines when it comes to fans at Mosaic Stadium.After the CFL had to reschedule the game between the Edmonton Elks and T...
Aug 24, 2021

Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio to get a second opinion on left elbow injury
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio was planning to get a second opinion on a left elbow injury he suffered in a game last week while on a minor-league rehab assignment. Biggio underwent an MRI e...
Aug 24, 2021

House passes bill bolstering landmark voting law
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Democrats passed legislation Tuesday that would strengthen a landmark civil rights-era voting law weakened by the Supreme Court over the past decade, a step party leaders tout ...
Aug 24, 2021

Registration set to close Friday for soccer
The Lac La Ronge Tri-Community Soccer Association is ready for a fifth season. Registration closes Friday for anyone interested in signing up for the sports as sessions begin next week. The season wil...
Aug 24, 2021