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Fade to blue: Mountain lakes lose unique colour due to climate change, says study
The distinctive milky turquoise of mountain lakes is going the way of the glaciers that feed them, according to new research. "A lot of the turquoise glacial lakes in the Canadian Rockies are clearing...
Sep 24, 2021
'We need to be taking points': Playoff pressure rising for Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - Playoff pressure is building for the Vancouver Whitecaps as September comes to an end. With just 10 games to go in the Major League Soccer's regular season, the 'Caps (7-8-9) sit four poin...
Sep 24, 2021
Glitch forces temporary removal of QR codes from vaccination records
Four days after being launched, QR codes temporarily are being removed from Saskatchewan residents' COVID-19 vaccination records due to privacy issues.The Government of Saskatchewan said Friday aftern...
Sep 24, 2021
‘Special from the get-go’: Former coach felt Schaffer-Baker could succeed in CFL
While some might be shocked by Kian Schaffer-Baker's recent CFL performances, Steven Frake isn't one of them.Frake is now the receivers coach at Wilfrid Laurier University, but before that, he was on ...
Sep 24, 2021
Veteran defender Drew Moor looks forward to welcoming Toronto FC to Colorado
Toronto FC's game in Colorado on Saturday will be part reunion, albeit with three points on the line. The Rapids are full of TFC connections starting with head coach Robin Fraser, a former TFC assista...
Sep 24, 2021
Province reports 528 new cases of COVID-19, 4,734 considered active
The Government of Saskatchewan is reporting 528 new cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths in the province.The new cases in northern Saskatchewan are located in the Far North West (37), Far North East ...
Sep 24, 2021
NHL players in Canada eager to see fans return: 'We missed them so much'
Nick Suzuki doesn't think he's ever skated faster. The Montreal Canadiens centre had played 61 consecutive regular-season and playoff contests inside cavernous arenas devoid of spectators. Then things...
Sep 24, 2021
Hundreds hold London vigil for slain primary school teacher
LONDON (AP) - Hundreds gathered Friday in southeast London to light candles and to mourn for slain primary school teacher Sabina Nessa while demanding an end to violence against women. Nessa's death -...
Sep 24, 2021
Ontario increases capacity for sporting events, ahead baseball playoffs, NHL season
TORONTO - Ontario is opening the door wider for fans at sporting events, just in time for the NHL season and baseball's stretch drive. Attendance for Maple Leaf and Raptors games at Scotiabank Arena w...
Sep 24, 2021
Top court kicks back question of sealed docs in quashed murder case to lower court
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has kept alive the CBC's efforts to unseal evidence pertaining to a now-quashed murder conviction from more than 30 years ago. The top court ruled Friday that the ...
Sep 24, 2021