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Israel warns of 'emergency' after detecting new virus strain
JERUSALEM (AP) - Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Friday that Israel is "on the threshold of an emergency situation" after authorities detected the country's first case of a new coronavirus vari...
Nov 26, 2021
City reminds people third-party COVID-19 restrictions may take precedence
The City of North Battleford wants to remind people that the city's new amended COVID-19 policy for those entering certain city-owned facilities does not override similar requirements approved by the ...
Nov 26, 2021
Dreading more rain in B.C. and Black Friday arrives: In The News for Nov. 26
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 26... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Nov 26, 2021
'It's my life's work': B.C. fruit and vegetable growers face uncertainty after floods
While their homes and farm fields remain inundated by water, Curtis Sandhu says his family is looking towards rebuilding after a dike failed and devastating flooding hit the prime agricultural area of...
Nov 26, 2021
Intense weather systems head for B.C. as province reopens, repairs major road routes
VICTORIA - Rainstorms of increasing intensity are forecast to hit British Columbia over the coming days, prompting warnings for people to be prepared to evacuate floodwaters if necessary. Public Safet...
Nov 26, 2021
Florence, Kesslering heroics deliver Stars OT win at Notre Dame
The Battlefords North Stars opened their three-game road swing in thrilling fashion Thursday, extending their winning streak to six games, with a 5-4 overtime win over Notre Dame.Forwards Zane Florenc...
Nov 26, 2021
EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union's executive said Friday it wants to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread of a new COVID-19 variant. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leye...
Nov 26, 2021
B.C. grants Cullen Commission six more months to file money laundering report
VANCOUVER - An inquiry commission has received a six-month extension to file its final report into money laundering in British Columbia. A statement from the Commission of Inquiry into Money Launderin...
Nov 25, 2021
Canadian men to face U.S. in Hamilton in January World Cup qualifier
It's time for another cold one. Canada will host the U.S. at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field in a Jan. 30 World Cup qualifier. The match will be sandwiched around Canadian visits to Honduras on Jan. 27 a...
Nov 25, 2021
Jacobs team learns from poor results at Slam before trials, now peaking at right time
SASKATOON - Dropping three straight games at their last event might have been just what Brad Jacobs and his team needed before playing in Canada's Olympic curling trials. A quick exit from the recent ...
Nov 25, 2021