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Canada wants 'robust' investigation into origins of COVID-19: Health Minister Hajdu
Health Minister Patty Hajdu says Canada will work with its international partners to make sure there is a "robust" and ongoing investigation into the origins of the novel coronavirus. The communique t...
Jun 14, 2021
Veteran Liberal MP Wayne Easter won't seek re-election in long-held P.E.I. riding
OTTAWA - Veteran Liberal MP Wayne Easter has decided not to run for a tenth term in Parliament. The one-time cabinet minister says he won't seek re-election in the Prince Edward Island riding of Malpe...
Jun 14, 2021
Province one per cent away from Step Three threshold
The Government of Saskatchewan is urging residents to get vaccinated, especially with the province so close to beginning Step Three of the the Re-Opening Roadmap. If just one per cent of Saskatchewan ...
Jun 14, 2021
Experts divided on whether COVID-19 rules should be eased for fully vaccinated adults
As provinces accelerate their efforts to get their populations fully vaccinated against COVID-19, some people are calling for the federal government to issue clear guidance on what people can do once ...
Jun 14, 2021
Heat like this not seen in over 100 years.
Environment Canada is forecasting very warm and possible record-breaking temperatures to start the week, with the heat in Prince Albert and area not seen for over 100 years for this time of year.Their...
Jun 14, 2021
Pfizer, AstraZeneca preventing hospitalizations from Delta variant in Britain
OTTAWA - A new study in England suggests the Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines are extremely good at keeping people from ending up in the hospital with COVID-19, even after just one dose...
Jun 14, 2021
Star striker Jozy Altidore remains in limbo as Toronto FC returns to action
Toronto FC star striker Jozy Altidore remains in limbo as the MLS team returns to action after the international break. GM Ali Curtis said Monday that the 31-year-old U.S. international continues to w...
Jun 14, 2021
Plans for Calgary Stampede include reduced attendance, COVID-19 safety protocols
CALGARY - Officials with the Calgary Stampede say reduced daily attendance and enhanced COVID-19 protocols to keep visitors safe will be in place if the event goes ahead. They say plans are for capaci...
Jun 14, 2021
Countdown to kickoff: 2021 CFL season to start Aug. 5
Are you ready for some football?The question posed weekly by Hank Williams Jr. to Monday Night Football viewers now can be asked of fans of the Canadian Football League.The league's board of governors...
Jun 14, 2021
Two charged in Saskatchewan Mountie's death make first court appearance in Regina
REGINA - Two people accused of killing a Mountie by hitting the officer with a truck in rural Saskatchewan made their first appearance today in a Regina court. Alphonse Stanley Traverse, who is 41, an...
Jun 14, 2021
