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NHL to stop testing asymptomatic players post-All-Star break
The NHL will stop testing asymptomatic players, coaches and staff who are fully vaccinated following the All-Star break in early February, saying coronavirus cases continue to decline across the leagu...
Jan 18, 2022
Prosecutor: No charges in Black Kansas teen’s custody death
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas prosecutor said Tuesday that he won't file criminal charges over the death of a Black 17-year-old who became unresponsive while being restrained facedown for more than 30...
Jan 18, 2022
A Paxlovid primer: what to know about the new oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19
OTTAWA - Health Canada authorized the first at-home, oral treatment for COVID-19 Monday. But what is Paxlovid, how does it work and who can get it? Here are some answers. Q: What is Paxlovid? A: Prono...
Jan 18, 2022
Toronto FC adds Canada Soccer Hall of Famer Paul Stalteri to coaching staff
Toronto FC head coach Bob Bradley has added former Canadian international Paul Stalteri to his coaching staff. A club spokesman said Bradley, who doubles as TFC's sporting director, has also brought M...
Jan 18, 2022
Canadian men lose second straight at ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup
BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts And Nevis - Canada lost its second straight match at the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, beaten Tuesday by 106 runs by England. Canada won the toss and elected to field. ...
Jan 18, 2022
B.C.'s Coquihalla Highway reopening to all vehicle traffic after floods
VICTORIA - A key highway in British Columbia will reopen to regular vehicle traffic on Wednesday, three months after large parts of it were washed away by record rainfall. Transportation Minister Rob ...
Jan 18, 2022
Port of Prince Rupert set to master 2021 challenges with 2022 upgrades, improvements
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. - Port officials in Prince Rupert, B.C., say 2021 was a difficult year as cargo volumes fell, but they are optimistic about a strong recovery. The Prince Rupert Port Authority rele...
Jan 18, 2022
B.C. nurses, doctors exhausted as next COVID-19 peak comes this week: spokespeople
VANCOUVER - While the most challenging days of COVID-19 are predicted to be ahead for British Columbia's health-care system, representatives for doctors and nurses say their members are on the verge o...
Jan 18, 2022
Becky Hammon: 'Right time' to leave NBA, return to WNBA
Becky Hammon said she has always followed her heart and not worried about what other people think of her career decisions. There were concerns when she chose to play at Colorado State instead of a big...
Jan 18, 2022
Stamkos, Kadri, Guentzel and Terry claim final NHL all-star roster spots
NEW YORK - Tampa Bay centre Steven Stamkos, Colorado centre Nazem Kadri, Pittsburgh left-wing Jake Guentzel and Anaheim right-wing Troy Terry have earned the final roster spots on their respective div...
Jan 18, 2022
