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Boucher says he can feel the benefits of his newfound strength at practice
The knock against Chris Boucher has always been his slight stature. With long Inspector Gadget limbs on his six-foot-eight frame, the Toronto Raptors forward has always the ability to s...
Jul 17, 2020

Musicians, local venues singing the blues over ban on live music
MEDICINE HAT, AB - From the world's largest venues to the most intimate clubs, musicians of all styles have been forced off stage over the past four months.The shutdown of live gigs due to the pandemi...
Jul 17, 2020

Rabbi: Cannon 'genuinely concerned' after apology, meeting
A prominent rabbi who met with Nick Cannon says the television host and producer is "genuinely concerned about the hurt" he caused by making anti-Semitic remarks, and they intend to work together to r...
Jul 17, 2020

Added availability for asymptomatic testing in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB - At least one Medicine Hat pharmacy is now offering asymptomatic COVID-19 testing.In late June the provincial government announced pharmacies would be allowed to offer testing in sto...
Jul 17, 2020

NYC cleared to reopen zoos, play ball; museums stay shut
New York City was cleared Friday to take the next step in its reopening next week, allowing movie and TV crews to film, zoos to welcome reduced crowds, professional sports teams to play to empty seats...
Jul 17, 2020

Whitecaps coach points to two 'clear mistakes' by referee in loss to San Jose
Two days after watching his young team lose to San Jose, Vancouver Whitecaps coach Marc Dos Santos took aim at the referee that worked the game at the MLS is Back Tournament in Florida. After leading ...
Jul 17, 2020

NYC cleared to reopen zoos, play ball; museums stay shut
New York City was cleared Friday to take the next step in its reopening next week, allowing movie and TV crews to film, zoos to welcome reduced crowds, professional sports teams to play to empty seats...
Jul 17, 2020

Beachgoers excited for Echo Dale's opening day
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The familiar sights and sounds of summer are in the air when Echo Dale opens for the season.And families were out for the opening day on Friday."Oh I'm so excited, it's nice to be a...
Jul 17, 2020

Medicine Hat down to three active COVID-19 cases
Active cases of COVID-19 keep dropping in Medicine Hat, which again has no new cases today as numbers continue to be high across the province.Medicine Hat is down to just three active cases of COVID-1...
Jul 17, 2020

Stats Can plans 'contactless' census for 2021 in response to COVID-19
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is working on plans to deliver a "contactless census" next May if COVID-19 remains a threat. Officials from the agency said Friday the census day will be May 11, 2021 as pla...
Jul 17, 2020