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Ida aims to hit New Orleans on Hurricane Katrina anniversary
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Hurricane Ida struck Cuba on Friday and threatened to slam into Louisiana with devastating force over the weekend, prompting New Orleans' mayor to order everyone outside the protect...
Aug 27, 2021
US intelligence still divided on origins of coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. intelligence agencies remain divided on the origins of the coronavirus but believe China's leaders did not know about the virus before the start of the global pandemic, accordin...
Aug 27, 2021
Elks extend isolation period to 10 days, team's COVID-19 case count remains at 14
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks are extending the team's isolation period from seven to 10 days but are reporting no new COVID-19 cases for the first time since last weekend. Fourteen players have tested...
Aug 27, 2021
OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect
TORONTO - Gamblers looking to bet on single sporting events have a new option as of Friday morning. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said single-event betting went live through its new sportsbook Prol...
Aug 27, 2021
Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Marc Dos Santos
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have fired head coach Marc Dos Santos in the midst of a roller-coaster season. The club announced the move in a press release on Friday, saying assistant coach Phil...
Aug 27, 2021
Redblacks ready for home opener against Lions as former coach Campbell returns
OTTAWA - When the Ottawa Redblacks host the B.C. Lions on Saturday night, it will mark the first time a CFL game has been played at TD Place since November 2019. Paul LaPolice was hired by the Redblac...
Aug 27, 2021
OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect
TORONTO - Gamblers looking to bet on single sporting events have a new option as of Friday morning. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said single-event betting went live through its new sportsbook Prol...
Aug 27, 2021
RFK assassin moves closer to freedom with help of 2 Kennedys
SAN DIEGO (AP) - California's parole board voted Friday to free Robert F. Kennedy's assassin after two of RFK's sons said they supported releasing him and prosecutors declined to argue he should be ke...
Aug 27, 2021
Territory's top doctor disputes allegations made by Yukon Party
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's top doctor and federal Liberal candidate in the territory is disputing allegations that his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic was influenced by plans to run for office....
Aug 27, 2021
Territory's top doctor disputes allegations made by Yukon Party
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's top doctor and federal Liberal candidate in the territory is disputing allegations that his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic was influenced by plans to run for office....
Aug 27, 2021