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Border Patrol: 8 migrants found dead in Rio Grande at Texas
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) - At least eight migrants were found dead in the Rio Grande after dozens attempted a hazardous crossing near Eagle Pass, Texas, officials said Friday. U.S. Customs and Border Pr...
Sep 02, 2022
California teen Lucy Li with 64 takes the lead at Dana Open
SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) - Lucy Li already is assured of an LPGA Tour card for next year. The 19-year-old Californian played Friday as though she is ready to join the big leagues even sooner. Li had five b...
Sep 02, 2022
Thousands told to flee 3 towns ahead of fast California fire
WEED, Calif. (AP) - A fast-moving fire in Northern California threatened hundreds of homes Friday and authorities ordered at least 5,000 residents across three communities to leave immediately. Reside...
Sep 02, 2022
Vancouver Canucks ink star forward J.T. Miller to seven-year, US$56-million deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have locked up a major piece, signing forward J.T. Miller to a seven-year deal. The club announced the US$56-million contract on social media Friday afternoon, ending...
Sep 02, 2022
N.W.T. changes plans on expanding access second booster of COVID-19 vaccines
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government says it's changing its rollout plan for a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine due to limited supply of a vaccine targeting the Omicron variant in Canad...
Sep 02, 2022
Nunavut ministers isolating after premier tests positive for COVID-19 during retreat
NAUJUAAT, NUNAVUT - Nunavut politicians are isolating in Naujaat after the premier tested positive for COVID-19 during a cabinet retreat in the hamlet. Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he got tested for COV...
Sep 02, 2022
Summer a boon for Medicine Hat tourism and hospitality industries
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat truly earned its moniker of the sunniest city in Canada this summer. The weather and abundance of tourist attractions was a boon to both the tourism and hospitality ind...
Sep 02, 2022
'Prove people wrong': Tigers hit the reset button as training camp officially begins
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The atmosphere at Co-Op Place had no shortage of excitement and a bit of nerves Friday morning. Players laced up their skates, taped their sticks and took to the ice for the first t...
Sep 02, 2022
Seven people in hospital after Newfoundland refinery explosion, police say
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Police say seven people are in hospital after an explosion at a refinery in Come By Chance, N.L., about 150 kilometres west of St. John's. RCMP Cpl. Jolene Garland said earlier in t...
Sep 02, 2022
Noon Interview: Larry Mathieson Sept. 2
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The doors at the Veiner Centre will swing open to the public next week.Larry Mathieson, chief executive officer of the Kerby Centre, which took over operations of the Veiner Centre,...
Sep 02, 2022