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Ottawa announces influenza vaccine agreement with GlaxoSmithKline
In preparation for future pandemic and seasonal flu seasons, the federal government announced Friday it has signed a new deal with GlaxoSmithKline for influenza vaccines. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duc...
Jul 15, 2022

Lovett cruises through qualifying to begin quest for high jump medal
EUGENE, Ore. - Canada's Django Lovett was flawless in men's high jump qualifying on Friday to begin his quest for a medal at the world track and field championships. The 30-year-old from Surrey, B.C.,...
Jul 15, 2022

Toronto FC set to add more star quality with an Italian flavour with Bernardeschi
TORONTO - It's been hurry up and wait with Toronto FC in recent months as Bob Bradley remakes the MLS club. Wait for Lorenzo Insigne to sign - and then arrive. Wait for Domenico Criscito to choose Tor...
Jul 15, 2022

Exciting night in NSRBL sees Beavers force deciding Game 3
It was a "win to stay in" for the North Battleford Beavers Thursday night in Unity, and the team delivered with a convincing 5-1 final over the Unity Junior Cardinals. The victory sets up a third and ...
Jul 15, 2022

AP Interview: Sri Lankan candidate to 'listen to the people'
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lanka's opposition leader, who is seeking the presidency next week, vowed Friday to "listen to the people" who are struggling through the island nation's worst economic c...
Jul 15, 2022

Whitecaps acquire star wingback Julian Gressel from D.C. United
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired star German wingback Julian Gressel from D.C. United in exchange for up to US$900,000 in general allocation money. The 28-year-old has established him...
Jul 15, 2022

Vehicle waited for Ripudaman Singh Malik hours before shooting in B.C.: police
SURREY, B.C. - Police say a vehicle with "multiple" people inside was waiting for Ripudaman Singh Malik hours before he was killed in a parking lot in Surrey, B.C. Malik was one of the two men acquitt...
Jul 15, 2022

Veteran Argos running back Harris chasing two career milestones
HALIFAX - Getting the win remains the primary goal, but running back Andrew Harris will be chasing two career milestones Saturday afternoon. Harris will lead the Toronto Argonauts into their TD Atlant...
Jul 15, 2022

A hot topic: Heat warnings continue across Saskatchewan
It's going to be another scorcher in Saskatchewan.Environment Canada issued heat warnings Friday morning for much of the southern half of the province, saying humidex values are expected to reach 35 C...
Jul 15, 2022

RCMP Report: Break-in suspects found selling stolen goods
Battlefords RCMP arrested two people in North Battleford who were attempting to sell stolen items.A break and enter was reported at a residence on Foley Drive on July 6. The following day, police loca...
Jul 15, 2022