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'Waiting to see what their actual true colors are:' Worries for women in Afghanistan
Canadians observing the Taliban's swift takeover of Afghanistan say they're skeptical of the group's claims that women's rights will be respected under Islamic law. Recalling the period of Taliban rul...
Aug 19, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase, the provinces and territories have been releasing their reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities. Most of the plans are based on each ...
Aug 19, 2021
White's sliding finish in 74th sends Whitecaps past Austin
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Brian White had a sliding finish in the 74th minute to help the Vancouver Whitecaps beat Austin FC 2-1 on Wednesday night. Vancouver (4-7-8) entered having drawn five straight mat...
Aug 18, 2021
Short-handed Montreal plays FC Cincinnati to scoreless draw
CINCINNATI (AP) - Sebastian Breza made three saves for his first MLS shutout and Montreal finished a man down in a 0-0 tie with FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night. Rudy Comacho was shown a yellow card i...
Aug 18, 2021
Barco, Atlanta United beat Toronto 1-0 for 3rd straight win
ATLANTA (AP) - Ezequiel Barco scored in the 20th minute to help Atlanta United beat Toronto FC 1-0 on Wednesday night. Atlanta (5-6-9) has won three in a row following a 12-game winless streak and is ...
Aug 18, 2021
Desperation, pressure for aid increase in Haiti after quake
LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) - Pressure for a coordinated response to Haiti's deadly weekend earthquake mounted Wednesday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble and the injured continued to arrive from r...
Aug 18, 2021
Bell's three-run homer lifts Nats to sweep of Blue Jays
WASHINGTON (AP) - Josh Bell hit a three-run homer off former teammate Brad Hand, and the Washington Nationals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5 on Wednesday. Juan Soto and Carter Kieboom also connected f...
Aug 18, 2021
PAPS looking for woman missing since Aug. 11
The Prince Albert Police Service are asking for the community's help in finding 28-year-old Crystal Castle. Castle was last seen on Aug. 11 in the 500 block of 28th Street East in Prince Albert. She i...
Aug 18, 2021
Arena and high school start to take shape at Big River First Nation
Residents of the Big River First Nation can now see the early stages of a new arena and school which are being built as you enter the community.To honor a former band member and former NHLer, the aren...
Aug 18, 2021
City takes down ‘embarrassing’ fences surrounding Margo Fournier Centre and gazebo
Just over a month after the city of Prince Albert put up a fence outside the Margo Fournier Centre (MFC) because of loitering and safety issues, the six-foot temporary wall has been taken down. A fenc...
Aug 18, 2021
