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Italy beats Spain on penalties, reaches Euro 2020 final
LONDON - Jorginho converted the decisive penalty kick Tuesday to give Italy a 4-2 shootout win over Spain and a spot in the European Championship final. The midfielder took a trademark hop at the end ...
Jul 06, 2021

Drive-thru COVID-19 clinic launches at CN Centre parking lot
VICTORIA -Drive-thru clinics to get immunized against COVID-19 start today at CN Centre.The clinic runs from 3 to 8 p.m. today (July 6) through Thursday and is for first doses only. Registration is re...
Jul 06, 2021

American receiver Quan Bray among seven players suspended by the Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL - American receiver Quan Bray was among seven players suspended Tuesday by the Montreal Alouettes. Bray was arrested in February 2020 in Texas while travelling in an SUV that contained over 7...
Jul 06, 2021

Canada's first Inuk governor general, Mary Simon, sparks hope for new relationship
OTTAWA - First Nations, Inuit and Mtis leaders are applauding the appointment of Mary Simon as Canada's first Indigenous governor general, saying they are excited at the chance to build stronger bridg...
Jul 06, 2021

Multi-vehicle crash closes Highway 16 in Jasper National Park
JASPER - Mounties are busy investigating a serious multi-vehicle collision on Highway 16, located near the Jasper Airport within Jasper National Park.RCMP say an initial investigation has revealed tha...
Jul 06, 2021

SDRCC chosen by federal government to implement new Canadian safe sport mechanism
OTTAWA - The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada has been selected by the federal government to implement a new initiative to prevent abuse in sport. Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbea...
Jul 06, 2021

B.C.'s clean energy hydrogen strategy aims to decarbonize heavy-duty transportation
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is Canada's first province to introduce a business and environmental strategy on how renewable and low-carbon hydrogen can reduce emissions and create jobs in the clean te...
Jul 06, 2021

Blue Jays acquire relievers Richards, Francis from Brewers for Tellez
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitchers Trevor Richards and Bowden Francis from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for infielder Rowdy Tellez. The 28-year-old Richards is on...
Jul 06, 2021

Toronto FC takes on New England, looking to move ahead after coaching change
Chris Armas has left the building, not by choice. Still, Toronto FC's former head coach was front and centre in absentia Tuesday. Armas was axed the day after Saturday's humiliating 7-1 loss at D.C. U...
Jul 06, 2021

Recycling contaminants trend up in Nanaimo, well above provincial goals
NANAIMO - The Harbour City's quest to become more green is being thwarted by a blue bin.Data collected by Recycle BC over the last two years in Nanaimo showed levels of improperly recycled materials a...
Jul 06, 2021