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Vernon's COVID-19 vaccination rates have stalled at 85 and 81 per cent
The COVID-19 vaccination rates for the Vernon/Coldstream health region did not make any gains in the past week.The first dose rate for the area was recorded at 85 per cent on Nov. 15, which marks two ...
Nov 18, 2021
Youngster Harker looking to lead Riders to win in regular-season finale versus Ticats
It won't determine where Saskatchewan finishes in the West Division, but the Roughriders' regular-season finale means a lot to Isaac Harker. Harker will start at quarterback Saturday when Saskatchewan...
Nov 18, 2021
Canadian QB Nathan Rourke closes out the season under centre for Lions
VANCOUVER - Two teams on the wrong side of the race bar will close out their 2021 CFL seasons on Friday, when the B.C. Lions host the Edmonton Elks. For the Lions, team pride, personal milestones and ...
Nov 18, 2021
Priestman looks to extend unbeaten run in a pair of December games in Mexico
TORONTO - The Canadian women will look to extend their 12-game unbeaten run with a pair of games in Mexico. Sixth-ranked Canada will play No. 28 Mexico on Nov. 27 and Nov. 30 with a 10-day camp starti...
Nov 18, 2021
Defense attorneys rest in trial over Arbery's death
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) - Defense attorneys for the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery rested Thursday after calling a total of seven witnesses. The people who testified in the men's defense inclu...
Nov 18, 2021
Supreme Court of Canada to examine timing of roadside breath tests
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a case that hinges on the time police took to arrange a breath test for a Quebec man. Early one afternoon in April 2017, police got word of some...
Nov 18, 2021
No-win situation for Alberta premier at upcoming meeting: political scientist
CALGARY - Political scientists say Alberta Premier Jason Kenney faces a no-win situation at his party's annual meeting in Calgary this weekend over mounting questions about his leadership. Duane Bratt...
Nov 18, 2021
Canadian rugby sevens captain Ghislaine Landry calls an end to stellar career
Canada rugby sevens captain Ghislaine Landry, the all-time leading scorer among women on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, has called an end to a stellar career. The 33-year-old from Toronto has 1,3...
Nov 18, 2021
AP source: NBC keeps Premier League, deal $2.7B+ for 6 years
NBC retained U.S. English- and Spanish-language broadcast rights to England's Premier League with a bid of more than $2.7 billion over six years, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Pr...
Nov 18, 2021
A possible home playoff date and maintaining momentum provide incentive for Alouettes
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have plenty of incentive to close out their regular season with a win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday. The Alouettes (7-6) have clinched a playoff spot but still ...
Nov 18, 2021
