First fan-less Olympics: What is the impact on athletes? By Saba Aziz Global News Posted July 31, 2021 3:26 pm View image in full screen The 100m women's semi-finals inside the empty stadium due to COVID-19 . Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp…
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Tokyo’s daily COVID-19 infections hit record high as Olympics continue
Tokyo’s daily COVID-19 infections hit record high as Olympics continue By Staff Reuters Posted July 31, 2021 12:20 pm Updated July 31, 2021 12:21 pm View image in full screen People take pictures of Olympics rings on July 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Fans have been barred from most Olympic events due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which also…
Tokyo heading towards ‘explosive expansion’ in COVID-19 cases as Olympics continue
Tokyo heading towards ‘explosive expansion’ in COVID-19 cases as Olympics continue By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press Posted July 29, 2021 7:50 am Updated July 29, 2021 2:58 pm WATCH: Protesters continue push for Tokyo Olympics cancellation as COVID-19 cases surge comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter…
While you were sleeping: How Canada performed Wednesday, Thursday at Tokyo Olympics
While you were sleeping: How Canada performed Wednesday, Thursday at Tokyo Olympics By Sean Boynton Global News Posted July 29, 2021 4:20 am Updated July 29, 2021 4:51 am View image in full screen An exhausted Hillary Janssens collapses backward into the arms of an equally spent Caileigh Filmer after the Canadian duo won the bronze in the…
8.2-magnitude earthquake off Alaska Peninsula sparks tsunami watch for Hawaii
8.2-magnitude earthquake off Alaska Peninsula sparks tsunami watch for Hawaii By Staff Reuters Posted July 29, 2021 3:51 am Updated July 29, 2021 3:57 am View image in full screen The approximate location of a 8.2-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Alaska on July 28, 2021. U.S. Geological Survey comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
Will the Olympics set the world back in its fight against COVID-19? Experts weigh in
Will the Olympics set the world back in its fight against COVID-19? Experts weigh in By Aaron D'Andrea Global News Posted July 28, 2021 11:42 am 0:58 Tokyo residents express concerns as city sees 2nd straight day of record COVID-19 cases WATCH: Tokyo residents express concerns as city sees 2nd straight day of record COVID-19 cases. comments Leave a comment…
Tokyo sets new record in COVID-19 cases with Olympics underway
Tokyo sets new record in COVID-19 cases with Olympics underway By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press Posted July 28, 2021 7:26 am Updated July 28, 2021 11:28 am 0:58 Tokyo residents express concerns as city sees 2nd straight day of record COVID-19 cases WATCH: Tokyo residents express concerns as city sees 2nd straight day of record COVID-19 cases…
Tokyo governor urges young people to get COVID-19 vaccines as cases surge
Tokyo governor urges young people to get COVID-19 vaccines as cases surge By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press Posted July 28, 2021 3:15 am 0:36 Tokyo’s spike in COVID-19 cases ‘not a problem’ for Olympics: Japan PM WATCH: Tokyo's spike in COVID-19 cases 'not a problem' for Olympics: Japan PM comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
Tokyo records new high in COVID-19 cases days after 2020 Olympics begin
Tokyo records new high in COVID-19 cases days after 2020 Olympics begin By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press Posted July 27, 2021 7:24 am Updated July 27, 2021 1:10 pm 0:36 Tokyo’s spike in COVID-19 cases ‘not a problem’ for Olympics: Japan PM WATCH: Tokyo's spike in COVID-19 cases 'not a problem' for Olympics: Japan PM comments Leave…
While you were sleeping: How Canada performed Monday, Tuesday at Tokyo Olympics
While you were sleeping: How Canada performed Monday, Tuesday at Tokyo Olympics By Sean Boynton Global News Posted July 27, 2021 4:22 am Updated July 27, 2021 5:16 am View image in full screen Members of team Canada pose for photographs after a softball game against Mexico at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Yokohama,…
Canada wins bronze medal in softball at Tokyo Olympics, defeating Mexico 3-2
Canada wins bronze medal in softball at Tokyo Olympics, defeating Mexico 3-2 By Sean Boynton Global News Posted July 27, 2021 1:53 am Updated July 27, 2021 3:21 am View image in full screen Members of team Canada celebrate after defeating Mexico in a softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan…
13-year-old Momiji Nishiya wins Olympic skateboarding gold for Japan
13-year-old Momiji Nishiya wins Olympic skateboarding gold for Japan By Mari Saito Reuters Posted July 26, 2021 11:37 am View image in full screen Momiji Nishiya of Team Japan competes during the Women's Street Final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Urban Sports Park on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images comments…
IN PHOTOS: Tokyo 2020 Olympic athletes compete in fan-free stadiums amid COVID-19
IN PHOTOS: Tokyo 2020 Olympic athletes compete in fan-free stadiums amid COVID-19 By Emerald Bensadoun Global News Posted July 25, 2021 2:22 pm 2:01 Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators WATCH: Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators – Jul 8, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
Tokyo sees new 6-month high in COVID-19 cases day before Olympics open
Tokyo sees new 6-month high in COVID-19 cases day before Olympics open By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press Posted July 22, 2021 7:27 am 2:23 Women to watch as Team Canada scores early Olympic success in Tokyo WATCH: Women to watch as Team Canada scores early Olympic success in Tokyo. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
COVID-19 bubble around Tokyo Olympics athletes’ village is now ‘broken’: expert
COVID-19 bubble around Tokyo Olympics athletes’ village is now ‘broken’: expert By Rocky Swift Reuters Posted July 20, 2021 2:56 am 2:30 Team Canada names flag-bearers for Tokyo Olympic Games WATCH: Team Canada names flag-bearers for Tokyo Olympic Games comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on…
Toyota says it won’t run Olympic ads in Japan amid COVID-19 safety concerns
Toyota says it won’t run Olympic ads in Japan amid COVID-19 safety concerns By Tim Kelly Reuters Posted July 19, 2021 3:52 pm Updated July 19, 2021 3:57 pm 4:35 Final countdown to Tokyo Olympics riddled with uncertainty Global News Europe bureau chief Crystal Goomansingh talks about a major Olympic sponsor's decision to pull TV ads, plus new…
Influencer Sophia Cheung dies while trying to take waterfall selfie in Hong Kong park
Influencer Sophia Cheung dies while trying to take waterfall selfie in Hong Kong park By Chris Jancelewicz Global News Posted July 19, 2021 12:30 pm View image in full screen Sophia Cheung poses in a photo posted to her Instagram account, dated March 18, 2021. Sophia Cheung/Instagram comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
Three more cases of COVID-19 reported among athletes, Tokyo Olympic officials say
Three more cases of COVID-19 reported among athletes, Tokyo Olympic officials say By Staff Reuters Posted July 18, 2021 12:00 am Updated July 18, 2021 12:01 am comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on Twitter email Send this page to someone via email more…
First COVID-19 case confirmed at Tokyo Olympics athletes’ village, raising alarms
First COVID-19 case confirmed at Tokyo Olympics athletes’ village, raising alarms By Staff Reuters Posted July 17, 2021 1:45 am Updated July 17, 2021 1:47 am 2:01 Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators WATCH: Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators – Jul 8, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item…
COVID-19 outbreaks among Olympic teams in Tokyo spark concern as Games near
COVID-19 outbreaks among Olympic teams in Tokyo spark concern as Games near By Ju-min Park, Eimi Yamamitsu and Antoni Slodkowski Reuters Posted July 16, 2021 3:09 am 2:01 Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators WATCH: Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators – Jul 8, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
Tokyo reports most COVID-19 cases in 6 months as athletes arrive for Olympics
Tokyo reports most COVID-19 cases in 6 months as athletes arrive for Olympics By Ju-min Park and Antoni Slodkowski Reuters Posted July 14, 2021 9:53 am 2:01 Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators WATCH: Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item…
Japan to declare COVID-19 emergency for Tokyo, will last through Olympic Games
Japan to declare COVID-19 emergency for Tokyo, will last through Olympic Games By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press Posted July 8, 2021 12:32 am 0:56 Japan’s top health adviser says important to reduce people at Olympic venues as Tokyo 2020 approaches WATCH: Japan’s top health adviser says important to reduce people at Olympic venues as Tokyo 2020 approaches comments Leave…
Woman arrested for allegedly shooting Olympic torch with water gun
Woman arrested for allegedly shooting Olympic torch with water gun By Josh K. Elliott Global News Posted July 6, 2021 3:15 pm 2:50 Tokyo 2020 organizers say banning fans from Olympics still an option WATCH: Tokyo 2020 organizing committee president Seiko Hashimoto said on Friday that banning all fans from the Olympics later this summer is still an option, even…
2 dead, around 20 missing after mudslide southwest of Toyko
2 dead, around 20 missing after mudslide southwest of Toyko By Mari Yamaguchi And Yuri Kageyama The Associated Press Posted July 3, 2021 10:50 pm 0:52 Wall of mud slams into row of houses in Japanese town, at least 19 missing WATCH: Wall of mud slams into row of houses in Japanese town, at least 19 missing comments Leave a…
Banning all fans from Olympics still an option, Tokyo 2020 organizers say
Banning all fans from Olympics still an option, Tokyo 2020 organizers say By Kantaro Komiya and Stephen Wade The Associated Press Posted July 2, 2021 8:23 am Updated July 2, 2021 5:05 pm 2:50 Tokyo 2020 organizers say banning fans from Olympics still an option WATCH: Tokyo 2020 organizers say banning fans from Olympics still an option comments…
Tokyo Olympics organizers ban alcohol sales, defend allowing spectators amid COVID-19
Tokyo Olympics organizers ban alcohol sales, defend allowing spectators amid COVID-19 By Sakura Murakami and Tetsushi Kajimoto Reuters Posted June 23, 2021 12:24 am 1:49 Pandemic measures for Tokyo Olympics to silence spectators WATCH: Pandemic measures for Tokyo Olympics to silence spectators comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share…
China says no leak at nuclear plant near Hong Kong, but fuel rods broke in reactor
China says no leak at nuclear plant near Hong Kong, but fuel rods broke in reactor By Joe Mcdonald The Associated Press Posted June 16, 2021 3:05 am View image in full screen FILE – In this Oct. 17, 2013, file photo, then British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, left, chats with Taishan Nuclear Power Joint Venture Co. Ltd.…
Hong Kong watching nearby Chinese nuclear power plant after report of possible leak
Hong Kong watching nearby Chinese nuclear power plant after report of possible leak By Zen Soo and Joe Mcdonald The Associated Press Posted June 15, 2021 2:54 am View image in full screen FILE – In this Oct. 17, 2013, file photo, then British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, left, chats with Taishan Nuclear Power Joint Venture Co. Ltd.…
U.S. eases travel recommendations for many countries, including Canada
U.S. eases travel recommendations for many countries, including Canada By David Shepardson Reuters Posted June 8, 2021 2:04 pm Updated June 8, 2021 3:44 pm 5:05 The Travel Lady: Less is more for post-pandemic travel The Travel Lady Lesley Keyter joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss the new post-pandemic policies that will be in…
Sports without spectators: Tokyo Olympics could go fan-free over COVID-19 risks
Sports without spectators: Tokyo Olympics could go fan-free over COVID-19 risks By Stephen Wade The Associated Press Posted May 28, 2021 9:38 am 0:48 Japan extends COVID-19 state of emergency ahead of Olympics WATCH: Japan extends COVID-19 state of emergency ahead of Olympics comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter…