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California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California won't make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavi...
Feb 03, 2023

Crosby, Ovechkin reunited at NHL all-star game: 'They've kind of grown up together'
SUNRISE, Fla. - Alex Ovechkin predicts he will sit down with Sidney Crosby to look back on their careers one day. His forever rival agrees. For now, the dynamic duo linked by talent and circumstance s...
Feb 03, 2023

6th officer fired after beating death of Tyre Nichols
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A sixth Memphis officer was fired Friday after an internal police investigation showed he violated multiple department policies in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, including...
Feb 03, 2023

Bell chasing history, family legacy with North Stars
It's been a magical season for Battlefords North Stars forward, Kian Bell, who picked up his 39th and 40th goals of the year Thursday night, to lead the team to a 5-2 win at Notre Dame.Coming in just ...
Feb 03, 2023

Battlefords RCMP investigating after man injured by firearm
Battlefords RCMP are investigating after a man was injured by a firearm.Police received a report at 6:15 a.m. on Friday that a person was injured at a home on the 1200 block of 108 Street in North Bat...
Feb 03, 2023

Kurleigh Gittens Jr. re-signs with Argos, Janarion Grant stays with Blue Bombers
A pair of CFL all-stars have re-signed with their teams. Wide receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr. inked a three-year deal with the Toronto Argonauts on Friday and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed returne...
Feb 03, 2023

Njegovan disappointed that only five teams allowed to apply for pregnancy exemption
With three members of Team Lawes trying to balance pregnancy with curling at times this season, Selena Njegovan was pleased her squad received an exemption to add an out-of-province replacement player...
Feb 03, 2023

Canada adds Russian media personalities, companies in latest round of sanctions
OTTAWA - Canada has announced it is imposing a new round of sanctions on Russian media personalities and companies accused of spreading disinformation about Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Foreign Affai...
Feb 03, 2023

Quebec CEO of Future Electronics resigns, vows to fight sex allegations
MONTREAL - A prominent Quebec businessman says he's stepping down from his role as chairman and CEO of electronics parts company Future Electronics to focus on protecting his reputation amid allegatio...
Feb 03, 2023

'Hope is disappearing': Canucks fans frustrated over disappointing season
VANCOUVER - Lopsided losses. A heavily critiqued coaching change. Jerseys on the ice. Vancouver Canucks faithful have seen it all during yet another disappointing season - and several say they're frus...
Feb 03, 2023