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Spanish eruption's end brings 'emotional relief,' rebuilding
MADRID (AP) - Authorities on one of Spain's Canary Islands declared a volcanic eruption that started in September officially finished Saturday following 10 days of no lava flows, seismic activity or s...
Dec 25, 2021
Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars
The world's largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies and scour the universe for hints of life. NASA's J...
Dec 25, 2021
B.C. pushes for black market cannabis to go legal, faces criticism from craft growers
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government has convinced many illegal cannabis growers to begin selling legally in an effort to squeeze out illicit marijuana from the marketplace, but the efforts hav...
Dec 25, 2021
Turkey dinners and cancelled plans: Canadians weigh danger of COVID-19 over holidays
Christmas Day for many Canadians this year means fewer people gathered around a twinkling tree tearing open presents, but others say COVID-19 hasn't changed their holiday plans. Several provinces have...
Dec 25, 2021
Spanish king's annual speech warns against virus complacency
MADRID (AP) - Citizens should remain cautious as the coronavirus can still inflict widespread damage, Spain's King Felipe VI said during an annual speech - as infections in the country climbed to a ye...
Dec 24, 2021
Broncos prepare to bring same energy into 2022 SJHL action
With first place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, 11th place in the Canadian Junior Hockey League, and four players in the top 10 league skaters, it is quite the understatement to say the Hum...
Dec 24, 2021
William Nylander becomes 13th Leafs player placed in NHL's COVID-19 protocol
Toronto forward William Nylander has entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, giving the Maple Leafs 13 players sidelined due to novel coronavirus concerns. Nylander joins a growing list of Leafs in the l...
Dec 24, 2021
Steinauer named Ticats president of football ops, will retain head coach duties
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have named Orlondo Steniauer as the team's president of football operations. Steniauer will retain his role as Ticats head coach while heading up the team's football...
Dec 24, 2021
B.C. health officer asks residents to change holiday plans if feeling unwell
VICTORIA - British Columbia has hit its COVID-19 testing capacity as the provincial health officer asked residents to not get tested unless they have symptoms. Dr. Bonnie Henry says the province admin...
Dec 24, 2021
COVID-19 highs reported in Ontario and Manitoba as Nunavut orders lockdown
Ontario and Manitoba reported record high COVID-19 case counts on Christmas Eve as Nunavut ordered a full lockdown to prevent further spread of the virus. Health officials across the country said soar...
Dec 24, 2021