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Poles hold more protests over abortion; activist released
WARSAW, Poland - Poles took to the streets of Warsaw, Gdansk and other cities for a third night of protests Friday, after a near-total abortion ban took effect that gives Poland one of the most restri...
Jan 29, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays introduce newly acquired left-hander Steven Matz
Eager to put an ugly 2020 season behind him, left-hander Steven Matz will look to return to form with the Toronto Blue Jays. What kind of opportunity the 29-year-old pitcher will get with his new team...
Jan 29, 2021

Special syringes shouldn't overshadow other vaccination tools, pharmacy prof says
TORONTO - Special syringes that help generate extra doses of COVID-19 vaccines may be in demand right now, but one expert says the country shouldn't treat it as the only solution to getting Canadians ...
Jan 29, 2021

Crime Stoppers hands out some hardware
PRINCE GEORGE - With Crime Stoppers month coming to a close, the crime fighting non-profit is handing out some hardware.Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers has presented its awards for Crime Stoppers' Member...
Jan 29, 2021

A look at the details of the new COVID-19 related travel restrictions
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government unveiled new restrictions on travel Friday designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here's a look at what they are. Flights: - as of Jan. 31 and until April 30,...
Jan 29, 2021

John Chaney, 89, Temple's commanding basketball coach, dies
PHILADELPHIA - John Chaney, one of the nation's leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, died Friday. He was 89. The university said he died aft...
Jan 29, 2021

John Chaney, 89, Temple's commanding basketball coach, dies
PHILADELPHIA - John Chaney, one of the nation's leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, died Friday. He was 89. The university said he died aft...
Jan 29, 2021

Whitecaps acquire veteran goaltender Evan Newton from Indy Eleven
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired goalkeeper Evan Newton from United Soccer League club Indy Eleven and signed him to a two-year contract through 2022, with a club option for 2023.The ...
Jan 29, 2021

B.C. lottery president says cash limits at casinos no panacea to fight illegal money
VANCOUVER - The president of the British Columbia Lottery Corp. says restricting large cash buy-ins at casinos was not a panacea to fight money laundering despite government concerns and calls for tig...
Jan 29, 2021

Canada suspends sun flights, insists on COVID tests, quarantine for air travellers
OTTAWA - Winter-weary Canadians eyeing a vacation were told to spike travel plans Friday as Ottawa cancelled flights to popular sun destinations, ordered all arrivals to test for COVID-19, and swallow...
Jan 29, 2021