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Ottawa pledges $675M for Gavi vaccine alliance, targets malaria, HPV doses
OTTAWA - The federal government is pledging $675 million for vaccination programs aimed at children in developing countries. The funding for Gavi, also known as the Vaccine Alliance, would be allocate...
Mar 07, 2025
Canada rugby sevens men down Tonga, Uganda to advance to Challenger Series semifinals
CAPE TOWN - Kal Sager ran in two of Canada's six tries in a dominant 38-7 win over Uganda on Friday in the second round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series. The Canadian men, who opened t...
Mar 07, 2025
Not so sweet assailant throws candy at store staff
A suspect who pushed one staff member and threw candy at another is being sought by Prince Albert Police. Officers were called to two assaults at two businesses Thursday morning on 2nd Avenue West. In...
Mar 07, 2025
Ottawa outlaws another 179 types of firearms, announces classification review
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has outlawed another 179 firearm varieties, adding to the list of prohibited guns it considers too dangerous for use by hunters or sport shooters. The government says a...
Mar 07, 2025
Canadian men to play two friendlies in Montreal ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Canada Soccer says the Canadian men's team will play at least two friendlies in Montreal in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup. There is no word on opposition yet for the games, the first of which is s...
Mar 07, 2025
Inquest into death of woman at Pine Grove set for April
An inquest into how a 25-year-old woman passed away at Pine Grove Correctional Centre will happen next month. Rayleen Angus Besic died after being found unconscious in her cell on April 15, 2022. EMS ...
Mar 07, 2025
Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers, an attack on worker rights
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Department of Homeland Security says it's ending the collective bargaining agreement with the tens of thousands of frontline employees at the Transportation Security Administrati...
Mar 07, 2025
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his request to Blue Jays was for less than $600 million
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his proposal for a long-term contract with the Toronto Blue Jays was for less than $600 million. In an interview to ESPN, the four-time All-Star dispute...
Mar 07, 2025
Panama to allow 112 migrants deported from the US to move about freely in the country
PANAMA CITY (AP) - Panama's Security Minister Frank brego said on Friday that Panama will begin the process of issuing humanitarian passes to 112 migrants deported from the United States who have been...
Mar 07, 2025
After conceding six goals in two games, Toronto FC looks to tighten up on defence
Having conceded six goals in its first two games this season, Toronto FC looks to tighten up its defence Saturday when it visits FC Cincinnati. It could be a tall order against a Cincinnati side brist...
Mar 07, 2025
