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U.S. will delay TikTok app store ban by 1 week

The U.S. Commerce Department on Saturday announced a one-week delay until Sept. 27 in an order issued Friday that was set to require Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google to remove the TikTok app for download.

Storm causes deadly flooding in central Greece

Two people have died and one is reported missing in central Greece region of Thessaly after a storm pounded parts of the country overnight and caused flooding.

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announces immediate retirement

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced his immediate retirement barely over an hour before Saturday night’s game against Cleveland, saying he’s been “stressed out” and not feeling well.

Etobicoke mosque holds vigil 1 week after killing of volunteer caretaker

Members of an Etobicoke mosque held a vigil on Saturday one week after the stabbing death of a man who served as its volunteer caretaker.

2 positive cases of COVID-19 confirmed at Hope Bay Mine

Two positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Hope Bay Mine, according to Nunavut’s chief public health officer.

COVID-19 case identified at Winnipeg daycare

Public health officials are warning that a confirmed case of COVID-19 is connected to the Munroe Early Childhood Education Centre in Winnipeg’s Elmwood neighbourhood.

Edmonton police lay first-degree murder charge in northeast homicide case

Edmonton police have arrested a 32-year-old in connection with the death of Tyler Lines.

2 dead after fatal highway collisions near Stanley Mission, Canora: Sask. RCMP

Officers in Stanley Mission responded to a call about a single vehicle crash on Highway 915, about 15 kilometres south of Stanley Mission, around 3:50 a.m. Saturday. At 5:45 a.m., RCMP responded to a call about a rollover east of Canora.

Members of Unifor walk in pink high heels downtown to raise money for women’s shelter

Members of Canada’s largest private sector union stepped into pink high heels on Saturday afternoon and went for a walk in downtown Toronto to raise funds for women and children who have suffered domestic violence.

P.E.I. could face heavy rain, strong winds from Teddy

Islanders should continue to prepare for heavy rain, strong winds and power outages as Hurricane Teddy continues to make its way toward Atlantic Canada, says CBC meteorologist Jay Scotland.

Hazy conditions in Edmonton attributed to wildfire smoke

Environment Canada is warning that Edmonton’s air quality could rise to posing a moderate risk on Saturday as smoke from U.S. wildfires moves in.

Restauranteurs speak out against anti-mask patrons mistreating staff

Stephen Deere, owner of Modern Steak, says that when it comes to Calgary’s bylaw mandating face coverings in indoor public spaces, he thinks he jinxed himself.

Emergency personnel respond to single vehicle rollover on North Klondike Highway

Emergency responders are at a single vehicle rollover on the North Klondike Highway at kilometre 423, RCMP say.

For Labrador’s Innu, the Gathering on Gull Island is respite from a challenging year

Drinking the fresh water is just one of the several ways the Innu recharge at the celebration as they disconnect from technology and spend time reuniting with family, elders and the land.

COVID-19 in Sask: 11 new cases, record single-day testing numbers

There are two new cases in Saskatoon, one new case in the central west zone, one in the central east, five new cases in Regina and two new cases in the south central zones.

Tropical storm Beta spurs hurricane fears in Texas

An exceptionally busy Atlantic hurricane season was churning along Saturday as the Texas coast prepared for a tropical storm that’s forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before breaching its shores in the week ahead.

Forge FC downs HFX Wanderers in Canadian Premier League championship game

Forge FC won the Canadian Premier League title for the second straight year Saturday, defeating HFX Wanderers FC 2-0 on second-half goals by Alexander Achinioti-Jonsson and Maxim Tissot in the Island Games final.

Nathalie Bondil sues Montreal Museum of Fine Arts for $2M over firing

On Friday, a lawsuit was filed against the museum’s board of directors with Bondil asking for a million in moral damages and a million in punitive damages.

Tŝilhqot’in family builds traditional pit house as a way to connect with ancestors

A Tŝilhqot’in family is building a traditional pit house in B.C.’s Cariboo region as a way of living in closer connection with their ancestors.

7 shootings in 5 days in B.C.’s Lower Mainland

B.C.’s Lower Mainland has seen a rash of shootings throughout the region since Monday. Over a five-day period, there were seven shooting incidents, resulting in four deaths, multiple injuries and a burning vehicle.

Courage and Pride play to scoreless draw in NWSL fall series

Goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris had four saves and the Orlando Pride, playing their first game in nearly a year, played to a scoreless draw with the North Carolina Courage in the National Women’s Soccer League on Saturday.

Toronto police make appeal to public for help in finding missing man

Toronto police are appealing to the public for help in finding a 83-year-old man missing in the city’s northwest since Tuesday.

Astros’ Verlander says he needs Tommy John surgery, will be out until 2022

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the season. “I tried as hard as I could to come back and play this season,” the 37-year-old said. “Unfortunately, my body just didn’t co-operate.”

‘Emotions took over’: Strangers pay for beloved dog’s life-saving surgery

If it weren’t for a generous offer from a couple of strangers, Molly the German shepherd wouldn’t be here today.

Firefighters battling blaze at Stratford apartment building

Firefighters are currently battling a fire at a building on Glen Stewart Drive in Stratford, P.E.I.

Hurricane Teddy tracks slightly east, still on course for Maritimes

As Hurricane Teddy remains on track to hit the Atlantic region next week, Nova Scotians are also being warned about one of the first frosts of the season. The hurricane’s track moved slightly east on Saturday, but that means the wind and rain might cover more area.

Town of Asbestos back to the drawing board after lacklustre response to renaming options

Ever since four choices were unveiled on Monday, a town councillor says they’ve been hearing less-than-enthusiastic feedback from those who live in the town.

Premier’s chief of staff won’t seek Liberal leadership

After days of speculation, Premier Stephen McNeil’s chief of staff says she won’t be running to take his job. On Saturday afternoon, Laurie Graham said after a week of “serious consideration, and many conversations” she won’t run for the leadership of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.