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Ottawa extends exemption for Canadian travellers stranded in South Africa
OTTAWA - The federal government is extending, and slightly expanding, a travel exemption for Canadians trying to return home from South Africa. Earlier this month, the government lifted a requirement ...
Dec 13, 2021
Biden to tour tornado damage in Kentucky Wednesday
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden said Monday that he will travel to Kentucky on Wednesday to view damage from last week's devastating tornadoes that killed at least 64 people and displaced thousa...
Dec 13, 2021
Canada willing to 'align' EV incentives with U.S. to avert tax-credit crisis: Trudeau
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada would 'align' its own electric-vehicle incentives with those south of the border if Canadian-built cars and trucks could be made eligible for pro...
Dec 13, 2021
Canada's public health needs renewal, says Dr. Theresa Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's top doctor is urging the federal government to transform its public health system so the country is better equipped to handle future and present health threats. Chief public health o...
Dec 13, 2021
Loving Winter at Prince Albert National Park
Parks Canada invites visitors to harvest a Christmas tree from the Waskesiu Community Fuel Break (CFB) from December 1 to December 23! Start a new or continue a family tradition while protecting Waske...
Dec 13, 2021
NHL postpones Flames games through Thursday due to COVID-19 outbreak
The NHL has postponed the Calgary Flames' next three games after six players and a staff member entered the league's COVID-19 protocol over a 24-hour period. The Flames announced Monday morning that f...
Dec 13, 2021
Vegas defenceman Pietrangelo says he hasn't decided if he'll play at Beijing Games
Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Alex Pietrangelo says he hasn't decided if he will compete at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. He has been named to Canada's provisional Olympic team, along with forwards Sid...
Dec 13, 2021
Winnipeg beats Hamilton to win second straight Grey Cup
After waiting two years to defend their Grey Cup title, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers did just that Sunday on a windy night in Hamilton.For the first time since 2016, overtime was needed to decide the CFL...
Dec 13, 2021
Trial dates set for Wahpeton murder case
Nearly two years after a young man's death at Wahpeton Dakota Nation, trial dates have now been set in the case. Nathan Waditaka, 21, is accused of killing Zellall Highway. He's also charged with the ...
Dec 13, 2021
UEFA voids Champions League draw after mistake
NYON, Switzerland (AP) - UEFA will have to redo the Champions League draw for the round of 16 after mistakingly placing Manchester United's name into the wrong pot. UEFA voided the initial results of ...
Dec 13, 2021
