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Cancer survivor Caicedo scores in Colombia's 2-0 win over South Korea
SYDNEY (AP) - Cancer survivor Linda Caicedo scored in her debut at the FIFA Women's World Cup as Colombia beat South Korea 2-0 on Tuesday. The Real Madrid forward, who was diagnosed with ovarian cance...
Jul 24, 2023
Toronto Arrows acquire rights to Canadian fly half Robbie Povey in trade with Houston
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have acquired the rights to Canadian international fly half Robbie Povey from the Houston SaberCats in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2023 Major League Rugby colle...
Jul 24, 2023
US Forest Service burn started wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico, agency says
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - The U.S. Forest Service's own prescribed burn started a sprawling 2022 wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico, the agency acknowledged Monday in a report published a...
Jul 24, 2023
RCMP suspect Amber Alert kids taken off grid after 'preplanned' abduction by B.C. mom
SURREY, B.C. - Police say they have "credible information" that two children who are the subject of an Amber Alert have been taken "off the grid" in an alleged "preplanned" abduction by their mother. ...
Jul 24, 2023
Porcupine Carragana Hospital resumes 24/7 health services, adds new physician
Those in Porcupine Plain and its surrounding area now have access to 24/7 in-person healthcare, once again.The Porcupine Carragana Hospital officially resumed around-the-clock emergency room (ER) serv...
Jul 24, 2023
Journal series calls for inquiry into Canada's COVID-19 response, highlighting shortfalls
A new series published in the BMJ medical journal is calling for an independent inquiry into Canada's COVID-19 response. Experts from 13 organizations across Canada, including doctors, nurses, researc...
Jul 24, 2023
Long-time Mustangs voice steps up to WHL level
The Melfort Mustangs will begin the 2023/24 SJHL season with a new voice, for the first time in more than six years.Mat Barrett arrived in Melfort in April of 2017, taking over the last bit of the Nip...
Jul 24, 2023
Alberta government checking medical clinic offering faster physician access for a fee
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it is checking into a Calgary clinic that is promising fast-track access to a family doctor along with other perks to patients who pay up to $4,800 a year. "The ...
Jul 24, 2023
RCMP preaches caution after seeing 105 extortion cases in 2023
A 200 per cent increase in reports of extortion in Saskatchewan has the RCMP warning the public to be careful of scams.According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers in the province received 105 reports...
Jul 24, 2023
B.C. government announces new programs, police standards for sexual assault
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is updating policing standards in response to sexual assaults to ensure more effective investigations and improved outcomes for survivors. The province also...
Jul 24, 2023