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COVID-19 update: 2,042 new cases confirmed Saturday
MEDICINE HAT, AB- Alberta Health has confirmed 2,042 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. Of the newly confirmed cases, 406 are variants of concern. Variant cases make up 47.6 per cent of the total case...
May 08, 2021
Dajome scores twice, Vancouver Whitecaps hand CF Montreal first loss of the season
SANDY, Utah - The Vancouver Whitecaps handed Canadian rival CF Montreal its first loss of the season on Saturday, downing the visitors 2-0. Cristian Dajome had a brace, scoring off a penalty kick in t...
May 08, 2021
Dozens gather at cafe to rally against health orders in Alberta
MIRROR, Alta. - An anti-lockdown protest went ahead outside a caf in central Alberta on Saturday, despite pouring rain and a pre-emptive court injunction. Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Whi...
May 08, 2021
Nova Scotia's top doctor sparks meme with caution on non-essential shopping
HALIFAX, United Kingdom - Nova Scotia's top doctor has launched a social media meme with his comments imploring residents to cease shopping for non-essential items, including Birkenstock sandals offer...
May 08, 2021
Obama dog Bo, once a White House celebrity, dies from cancer
WASHINGTON - Former President Barack Obama's dog Bo died Saturday after a battle with cancer, the Obamas said on social media. News of Bo's passing was shared by Obama and his wife Michelle on Instagr...
May 08, 2021
Tam warns that full vaccination does not equal full protection from COVID-19
Canada's chief public health officer is reminding Canadians that even those who are fully vaccinated are not completely immune to COVID-19. Speaking today at a virtual townhall for Yukoners, Dr. There...
May 08, 2021
Teenager Caden Clark stars as the New York Red Bulls defeat Toronto FC
HARRISON, N.J. - Teenager Caden Clark helped set up one goal and scored the other Saturday as the New York Red Bulls blanked Toronto FC 2-0 in MLS play. Toronto (0-2-1) has now won just one of its fir...
May 08, 2021
Canada's Einarson eliminated at curling worlds after 8-3 loss to Sweden's Hasselborg
CALGARY - Canada's Kerri Einarson was eliminated at the world women's curling championship Saturday after dropping an 8-3 decision to Sweden's Anna Hasselborg. Sweden did not let Canada generate much ...
May 08, 2021
Three additional cases confirmed at MHPSD schools
MEDICINE HAT, AB-- The Medicine Hat Public School Division is confirming three additional cases of COVID-19 at two schools. In a late-night release, the MHPSD confirmed two positive cases connected to...
May 08, 2021
Canadian featherweight Felicia Spencer gets new opponent for May 22 UFC card
Canadian featherweight Felicia (FeeNom) Spencer has a new opponent on a UFC Fight Night card later this month in Las Vegas. Spencer (8-2-0) will now face Brazilian Norma (The Immortal) Dumont (5-1-0) ...
May 08, 2021