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Moe again defends timing of government’s decisions on COVID
Where is the apology?That has been a popular question raised over the past 24 hours since Premier Scott Moe unveiled more COVID-19 measures.Some critics claim Moe should have apologized for not puttin...
Sep 17, 2021
Pentagon reverses itself, calls deadly Kabul strike an error
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple civilians in Afghanistan last month, announcing Friday that a review revealed that only civilians were ...
Sep 17, 2021
Elks quarterback Taylor Cornelius gets first CFL start in absence of injured Harris
EDMONTON - It's baptism by fire for Edmonton Elks quarterback Taylor Cornelius on Saturday. Cornelius makes his first CFL start at home against the league-leading Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-1). Elks vet...
Sep 17, 2021
Toronto FC looks to live up to expectations as Nashville SC comes to town
TORONTO - It has been an almost weekly occurrence this season. Rival coaches kill Toronto FC with kindness ahead of games and then watch their team hand TFC more heartache on the field. This Saturday,...
Sep 17, 2021
Improving Quebec's relations with Indigenous people will take a long time: minister
Quebec's Indigenous Affairs Minister Ian Lafrenire says the provincial government is working to improve services for Indigenous people, but he concedes it will take a long time. Lafrenire made the com...
Sep 17, 2021
Five things to know about Monday's federal election day
OTTAWA - After a 36-day campaign, millions of Canadians will get to decide Monday which federal party will govern the country through the fourth wave of COVID-19 and beyond. Here are five things to kn...
Sep 17, 2021
Germany, Portugal attack plans for 2-year soccer WCup cycle
FRANKFURT - The German and Portuguese soccer federations issued strong critiques of plans to hold the men's World Cup every two years, warning Friday it means players risk more injuries and that women...
Sep 17, 2021
‘Too little, too late’: NDP Leader Ryan Meili on new measures in Sask.
NDP Leader Ryan Meili is describing Saskatchewan's new COVID-19 measures as "too little, too late."The leader of the opposition released a statement in response to the new measures announced by Premie...
Sep 17, 2021
Juventus reports 210 million euros in losses amid pandemic
TURIN, Italy - Juventus reported a loss of 210 million euros ($250 million) for the 2020-21 financial year on Friday, attributed mainly to the pandemic's effect on the transfer market and ticket sales...
Sep 17, 2021
IOC urges Olympic teams to ask for more vaccines
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Olympic teams were urged Friday by the IOC to request more Chinese and Pfizer vaccines ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, which will be held in the country where the coron...
Sep 17, 2021