The NBA has denied Andrew Wiggins’ request for a vaccination exemption, leaving the Golden State Warriors swingman ineligible to play home games until he meets San Francisco’s vaccination requirement.
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Pfizer Canada cites ‘urgency’ in plans to seek authorization for kids’ COVID vaccine
Pfizer Canada says it plans to provide Health Canada with data showing its COVID-19 vaccine works for children in a bid to seek authorization “as early as possible.”
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Riders’ offence comes to life in win over Argonauts
The Saskatchewan Roughriders ended a frustrating touchdown drought Friday in a 30-16 victory over the Toronto Argonauts.
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COVID-19: B.C. announces mandatory vaccination for health care workers, booster doses for vulnerable citizens
Anyone who works, lives or volunteers in a hospital, clinic or community care setting, including home cares, will have to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 26.
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First responders: Meet some of the Canadians who rushed to New York after the 9/11 attacks
In the hours and days after the Twin Towers fell, a handful of police officers and firefighters from Ottawa and the surrounding area dropped everything and raced to New York City to aid in the recovery effort.
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Hurricane Larry ‘heading directly for us’ as eastern Newfoundland braces for Category 1 storm
Hurricane Larry is nearing its descent toward the east coast of Newfoundland, and meteorologist Rob Carroll says the track is looking consistent Friday morning for what will be a Category 1 storm.
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Rebel News wins court battle to cover leaders’ debates, will accredit 11 journalists
‘Today we scored one for liberty,’ said founder Ezra Levant of the ruling
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Bianca Andreescu Maria Sakkari US Open
Maria Sakkari has eliminated 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu in the latest-finishing women’s match in tournament history to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time.
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Canada draws against Honduras in opener of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying
Canada had to work hard for a 1-1 tie with Honduras on Thursday in the opening game of the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying in Toronto.
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French-language debate: Year-old dispute between Singh, Blanchet over systemic racism revived
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet participate in the first French-language leaders’ debate.
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Emergency declared in New York City as Ida batters, floods region
At least one tornado struck southern New Jersey and a flash flood emergency was declared for New York City, NBC News reports.
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Ottawa mayor writes to premier calling for vaccine passport in Ontario
Ottawa’s mayor and board of health chair have written to Premier Doug Ford calling for a provincewide vaccine passport, saying local small businesses will be at a disadvantage if the province doesn’t act.