Tokyo Olympics officials say ‘no such thing as zero risk,’ but defend COVID-19 measures
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Trump gets boos, cheers at NFL game
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‘I’m truly sorry’: Prince Harry apologizes to Toronto for wearing Dodgers hat, blames bald spot
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Blue Jays 50/50 jackpot winner worth $25M from World Series run from Oshawa, Ont.
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Blue Jays lost Game 7 but won Canada’s heart
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LA Dodgers beat Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 to win World Series in dramatic Game 7 finale
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World Series: Blue Jays fans push hope to ‘next year,’ reflect on ‘unreal’ season
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World Series: Blue Jays were ’30 guys that truly believed each other, truly loved each other’
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Tokyo Olympics officials say ‘no such thing as zero risk,’ but defend COVID-19 measures
Description
July 18, 2021
After three new cases of COVID-19 were reported Sunday among Olympic athletes, officials stressed there was "no such thing as zero risk," but defended the measures in place to limit the risk during the games. Overall, 10 new cases have been reported connected to the Olympics, including media, contractors and other personnel.
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Tokyo Olympics officials say ‘no such thing as zero risk,’ but defend COVID-19 measures00:55 | July 18, 2021 -
Global News at 6 Toronto: December 30, 202521:25 | December 30, 2025 -
Underwater chess sees new world champion, players submerged in deep pool00:23 | December 30, 2025 -
Looking back at the historic Blue Jays run05:53 | December 30, 2025 -
World Darts Championship now a Christmas tradition in London02:01 | December 29, 2025 -
The magical run of the Toronto Blue Jays07:11 | December 26, 2025 -
‘Heated Rivalry’ sparks conversation on identity, inclusion in sports02:02 | December 22, 2025 -
Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law02:00 | December 17, 2025 -
NHL worried about Milan’s unfinished Olympic hockey arena01:57 | December 10, 2025 -
NHL players would skip Winter Olympics in Milan if ice rink unsafe, say officials01:05 | December 10, 2025 -
Winnipeg Jets spread Christmas cheer to children01:03 | December 8, 2025 -
Planning to catch a World Cup in Toronto or Vancouver? Here’s the FIFA schedule02:05 | December 6, 2025 -
FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026: Who Team Canada will face in Group B02:24 | December 5, 2025 -
‘Saints and Warriors’ documentary highlights the hopes, hoops and hurdles of the Haida Gwaii01:58 | December 4, 2025 -
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak banned from competition until 202702:06 | November 25, 2025 -
Canadian Olympic swimmer Penny Oleksiak banned for violating anti-doping rule00:35 | November 25, 2025 -
Sports betting ads need to be scrapped, senators urge in letter to Carney02:21 | November 22, 2025 -
Saskatchewan Roughriders motivated to “run it back” after Grey Cup win08:44 | November 19, 2025 -
Grey Cup: Saskatchewan Roughriders celebrate win with parade in Regina01:12 | November 18, 2025 -
Carney gets mixed reaction from CFL fans during Grey Cup coin toss00:33 | November 17, 2025 -
Fans excited ahead of 112th Grey Cup final in Winnipeg02:13 | November 16, 2025 -
Canada announces major funding boost for women’s sports league02:05 | November 15, 2025 -
112th Grey Cup: Fans descend on Winnipeg as Saskatchewan faces Montreal01:43 | November 14, 2025 -
Saint Mary’s Huskies set to host the Uteck Bowl02:05 | November 14, 2025 -
Trump gets boos, cheers at NFL game00:43 | November 10, 2025 -
‘I’m truly sorry’: Prince Harry apologizes to Toronto for wearing Dodgers hat, blames bald spot01:46 | November 7, 2025 -
Blue Jays 50/50 jackpot winner worth $25M from World Series run from Oshawa, Ont.00:35 | November 4, 2025 -
What’s next for the Blue Jays after their World Series heartbreak?01:57 | November 3, 2025 -
Blue Jays lost Game 7 but won Canada’s heart02:59 | November 2, 2025 -
LA Dodgers beat Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 to win World Series in dramatic Game 7 finale10:57 | November 2, 2025 -
World Series: Blue Jays fans push hope to ‘next year,’ reflect on ‘unreal’ season01:12 | November 2, 2025 -
World Series: Blue Jays were ’30 guys that truly believed each other, truly loved each other’01:45 | November 2, 2025
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Tokyo Olympics officials say ‘no such thing as zero risk,’ but defend COVID-19 measures00:55 | July 18, 2021
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Global News at 6 Toronto: December 30, 202521:25 | December 30, 2025
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Underwater chess sees new world champion, players submerged in deep pool00:23 | December 30, 2025
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Looking back at the historic Blue Jays run05:53 | December 30, 2025
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World Darts Championship now a Christmas tradition in London02:01 | December 29, 2025
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The magical run of the Toronto Blue Jays07:11 | December 26, 2025
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‘Heated Rivalry’ sparks conversation on identity, inclusion in sports02:02 | December 22, 2025
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Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law02:00 | December 17, 2025
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NHL worried about Milan’s unfinished Olympic hockey arena01:57 | December 10, 2025
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NHL players would skip Winter Olympics in Milan if ice rink unsafe, say officials01:05 | December 10, 2025
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Winnipeg Jets spread Christmas cheer to children01:03 | December 8, 2025
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Planning to catch a World Cup in Toronto or Vancouver? Here’s the FIFA schedule02:05 | December 6, 2025
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FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026: Who Team Canada will face in Group B02:24 | December 5, 2025
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‘Saints and Warriors’ documentary highlights the hopes, hoops and hurdles of the Haida Gwaii01:58 | December 4, 2025
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Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak banned from competition until 202702:06 | November 25, 2025
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Canadian Olympic swimmer Penny Oleksiak banned for violating anti-doping rule00:35 | November 25, 2025
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Sports betting ads need to be scrapped, senators urge in letter to Carney02:21 | November 22, 2025
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Saskatchewan Roughriders motivated to “run it back” after Grey Cup win08:44 | November 19, 2025
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Grey Cup: Saskatchewan Roughriders celebrate win with parade in Regina01:12 | November 18, 2025
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Carney gets mixed reaction from CFL fans during Grey Cup coin toss00:33 | November 17, 2025
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Fans excited ahead of 112th Grey Cup final in Winnipeg02:13 | November 16, 2025
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Canada announces major funding boost for women’s sports league02:05 | November 15, 2025
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112th Grey Cup: Fans descend on Winnipeg as Saskatchewan faces Montreal01:43 | November 14, 2025
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Saint Mary’s Huskies set to host the Uteck Bowl02:05 | November 14, 2025
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Trump gets boos, cheers at NFL game00:43 | November 10, 2025
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‘I’m truly sorry’: Prince Harry apologizes to Toronto for wearing Dodgers hat, blames bald spot01:46 | November 7, 2025
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Blue Jays 50/50 jackpot winner worth $25M from World Series run from Oshawa, Ont.00:35 | November 4, 2025
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What’s next for the Blue Jays after their World Series heartbreak?01:57 | November 3, 2025
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Blue Jays lost Game 7 but won Canada’s heart02:59 | November 2, 2025
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LA Dodgers beat Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 to win World Series in dramatic Game 7 finale10:57 | November 2, 2025
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World Series: Blue Jays fans push hope to ‘next year,’ reflect on ‘unreal’ season01:12 | November 2, 2025
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World Series: Blue Jays were ’30 guys that truly believed each other, truly loved each other’01:45 | November 2, 2025
Tokyo Olympics officials say ‘no such thing as zero risk,’ but defend COVID-19 measures
Description
July 18, 2021
After three new cases of COVID-19 were reported Sunday among Olympic athletes, officials stressed there was "no such thing as zero risk," but defended the measures in place to limit the risk during the games. Overall, 10 new cases have been reported connected to the Olympics, including media, contractors and other personnel.
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