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Three Alberta universities implementing new COVID measures for fall on-campus semester
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge are including rapid testing or vaccination, and masks as part of their fall back-to-school plan. Alb...
Aug 17, 2021

Rising syphilis cases estimated higher than statistics show, study suggests
Rates of syphilis infections have been rising in Alberta over the past year, and the Northreach Society in Grande Prairie suggests there could be more individuals infected than statistics show. Northr...
Aug 17, 2021

Blue Jays outfielder George Springer on 10-day injured list with knee sprain
WASHINGTON - Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain. The move, announced Tuesday before the Blue Jays started a two-game series...
Aug 17, 2021

Growth rate of active cases slows in Medicine Hat, one new death
Medicine Hat has its smallest daily increase of new cases and active cases of COVID-19 in one week.There are 495 active cases of COVID-19 in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, an increase of just 12.Medicine Ha...
Aug 17, 2021

Death toll from Haiti's weekend earthquake raised to 1,941
LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) - Officials in Haiti raised the death toll from a powerful weekend earthquake to 1,941 on Tuesday, just as a tropical storm brought strong winds and heavy rains the Caribbean nat...
Aug 17, 2021

Texas governor tests positive for COVID-19, in 'good health'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to his office, who said he is in good health and experiencing no symptoms. Abbott, who was vac...
Aug 17, 2021

AP source: NHL teams OK'd to add sponsor patches on jerseys
Jersey advertisements are coming to the NHL. The league will allow teams to put sponsor patches on jerseys beginning with the 2022-23 season after the board of governors unanimously approved the move,...
Aug 17, 2021

Calgary Stampeders put veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell on six-game injured list
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders' season has gone from bad to worse. Head coach Dave Dickenson said Tuesday the club is placing veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell on the six-game injured list with a...
Aug 17, 2021

Argos coach Dinwiddie to wait before naming starting quarterback for opener
Head coach Ryan Dinwiddie wants another practice day before deciding who'll be his starting quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts' home opener. Dinwiddie said Nick Arbuckle got the bulk of reps Tuesda...
Aug 17, 2021

MLSE says proof of vaccination or negative COVID test needed for access
TORONTO - Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment says those looking to access its sports facilities or restaurants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result. T...
Aug 17, 2021