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Echaquan inquiry: ex-health boss says he was unaware of racism problem at hospital
MONTREAL - The former head executive who oversaw the Quebec hospital where an Indigenous patient was mocked and insulted before she died says he wasn't aware of a racism problem at the institution. Da...
May 28, 2021
Mother convicted of smothering disabled daughter wins new first-degree murder trial
TORONTO - A mother found guilty of smothering her severely disabled daughter won a new first-degree murder trial on Friday because of faulty instructions to the jury that convicted her. In a unanimous...
May 28, 2021
Rain makes driving tricky on grid roads
The recent rain has caused some tricky driving sections of Township Road in the RM of Buckland. Reeve Don Fyrk said grader work was being done a few weeks ago on a section of Township Road and then th...
May 28, 2021
Vaccination program in public schools starting next week
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will be offering a student vaccination program in public schools across Saskatchewan beginning on May 31st and will go for the first three weeks of June.Informa...
May 28, 2021
MPs move to fast-track bill creating national day for truth and reconciliation
OTTAWA - Federal lawmakers are fast-tracking legislation to create a national day for truth and reconciliation.In a Liberal motion, MPs moved unanimously to wrap debate on Bill C-5 and deem it passed ...
May 28, 2021
CF Montreal coach Wilfried Nancy gets one-year contract extension
MONTREAL - CF Montreal has exercised its option on coach Wilfried Nancy's contract for the 2022 season. Nancy was named coach of the MLS team in March following the departure of Thierry Henry. Prior t...
May 28, 2021
TFC looks to get past Altidore headlines, enter international break on winning note
Toronto FC needs a win, not another self-inflicted wound. But this week's welcome news that Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo is expected to make his season debut Saturday at Columbus (2-2-2) has be...
May 28, 2021
Different grizzly bears behind two attacks in Alberta foothills: wildlife officer
Alberta Fish and Wildlife is confirming that different grizzly bears are behind a pair of fatal attacks in the province's foothills. Bear specialist Paul Frame says DNA analysis led to that conclusion...
May 28, 2021
Police now treating death of woman on Monday as a homicide
The Prince Albert Police Service now has more information about the death of a woman on Monday. Police have now identified the woman as Natasha Ross, and are investigating her death as a homicide. An ...
May 28, 2021
Walter the friendly grouse becomes man's backyard companion
NEW LONDON, N.H. (AP) - Some people are greeted by the family dog. For Todd Westward, it's a ruffed grouse. The bird started hanging out in the New London, New Hampshire, backyard last month with West...
May 28, 2021
