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Bearcats' Canadian tight end Bruno Labelle chasing an opportunity to play in the NFL
They've never met and only spoken once via social media, but Bruno Labelle would be happy to follow the path fellow Canadian Antony Auclair has taken into the NFL. After being bypassed in the 2017 NFL...
Mar 02, 2021
Brooks RCMP warn about leaving vehicles running and unattended after two thefts
BROOKS, AB - RCMP in Brooks are warning residents about leaving vehicles running and unattended after two vehicles were reported stolen since Sunday.Brooks RCMP say a complaint was received at 6:05 a....
Mar 02, 2021
Kerri Einarson, Brad Gushue team up for national mixed doubles championship
CALGARY - If there's an upside to Kerri Einarson not having a women's world curling championship to play in this month, it's the chance to win another Canadian championship. Einarson and reigning Cana...
Mar 02, 2021
Most Canadians confident federal vaccine rollout is back on track: poll
OTTAWA - A majority of Canadians believe Ottawa will follow through on its plan to provide enough COVID-19 vaccine doses for everyone who wants a shot by the fall, a new poll suggests. Fifty-six per c...
Mar 02, 2021
$5.6M in funding for 'vending machines' that dispense safer drugs to prevent ODs
VANCOUVER - The federal government has provided nearly $5.6 million in funding for five vending machines that will dispense medical-grade opioids in British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia, in order...
Mar 02, 2021
Texas becomes biggest US state to lift COVID-19 mask mandate
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas is lifting its mask mandate, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday, making it the largest state to end an order intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that has killed more tha...
Mar 02, 2021
Ontario waits for national guidance as B.C. pushes ahead with delayed second dose
VANCOUVER - Ontario is waiting for a recommendation from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization before delaying second doses of COVID-19 vaccine, while British Columbia is pushing ahead with ...
Mar 02, 2021
Mayor in Nunavut hopes curfew order, bylaw patrol will bring drop in COVID-19 cases
ARVIAT, Nunavut - The mayor of Arviat in Nunavut says his community has strictly followed a state of emergency order that includes a nightly curfew.Arviat, with a population of about 2,800, has nine a...
Mar 02, 2021
Judge: Utah schools don't need to offer girls' football
SALT LAKE CITY - A Utah girl whose football skills won her fame online has lost her court bid to have school districts create football teams for girls. A federal judge ruled against Sam Gordon on Mond...
Mar 02, 2021
Senate votes to confirm Biden pick as commerce secretary
WASHINGTON - The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to confirm Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to serve as President Joe Biden's commerce secretary and help guide the economy's recovery during and af...
Mar 02, 2021