Author Archives:
Province continues vaccinations in North, 171 new cases to report
The province administered 509 COVID-19 vaccine doses in the northern half of the province yesterday, bringing the total amount to 42,987.The number of vaccines yesterday was lower than targeted due to...
Feb 08, 2021
Abusers from Mount Cashel Orphanage allegedly victimized boys in B.C., lawsuit says
VANCOUVER - A lawsuit alleges that a Catholic congregation shuffled abusive teachers from a notorious orphanage in Newfoundland and Labrador to two schools in the Vancouver area where more boys were v...
Feb 08, 2021
Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters not expecting to be active in CFL free agency
Kyle Walters doesn't expect to be a major player in CFL free agency. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM's focus this off-season has been re-signing key members of the franchise's 2019 Grey Cup-winning team....
Feb 08, 2021
32nd Annual SCMA Nominees Announced
The Saskatchewan Country Music Association would like to invite you to join us in recognizing the accomplishments of our members over this past year.The 32nd Annual Awards Show, Hosted by Tim Day and ...
Feb 08, 2021
Food, supply flights grounded, operations halted as protest continues at Nunavut mine
Flights have been grounded and most operations suspended at an open-pit iron ore mine on Nunavut's Baffin Island as protesters continue to block the site's supply road and air strip. Hunters from Arct...
Feb 08, 2021
How to build routines amid uncertainty and disruption of pandemic
We may be nearly a year into the "new normal" of pandemic life, but an increasing number of people are finding it difficult to cope.A December survey from the Canadian Mental Health Association report...
Feb 08, 2021
Federal government to release plan for sustainable development of ocean economy
OTTAWA - Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan says Canada can get more out of its marine resources through a strategy that also protects ocean health. The federal government is beginning consultations...
Feb 08, 2021
Offensive lineman David Foucault returns home, signs with Alouettes
CALGARY - The Montreal Alouettes have signed Canadian offensive lineman David Foucault. The native of Lasalle, Que., was selected fifth overall by the Alouettes in the 2014 CFL draft, but instead join...
Feb 08, 2021
Appeal court lengthens parole period in triple murder of Castor family
CALGARY - The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled that a trial judge erred by not applying consecutive parole eligibilities for two men convicted in the slayings of three family members.The decision ann...
Feb 08, 2021
Man who assaulted security officer with machete sentenced to 30 days in jail
A man who assaulted a hotel security officer with a machete was told by a judge he was very lucky to receive only a 30-day jail sentence for the attack.Preston Ratt, 23, entered guilty pleas to assaul...
Feb 08, 2021
