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Some federal prisons in Quebec 'very close' to staff shortages: Guard's union
OTTAWA - The union for federal correctional officers says four prisons in Quebec are "very close" to experiencing staff shortages, as more workers test positive for COVID-19. Mario Guilmette, Quebec r...
Jan 06, 2022
Canada beats Germany to join Russia in ATP Cup semifinals
SYDNEY (AP) - Felix Auger-Aliassime sent Canada into the semifinals of the ATP Cup on Thursday by beating third-ranked Alexander Zverev 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. Denis Shapovalov had set up Auger-Aliassime's cli...
Jan 06, 2022
Rapid tests offer ‘layer’ of protection against COVID-19: Shahab
There won't be any change to public health orders in Saskatchewan - at least not in the foreseeable future.During a news conference on Wednesday, Education Minister Dustin Duncan, joined by chief medi...
Jan 06, 2022
Canada's Bev Priestman fails to make list of final nominees for FIFA coaching award
Bev Priestman, who led Canada to the top of the podium at the Tokyo Olympics, did not make the list of final three nominees for The Best FIFA Women's Coach. Priestman was one of five nominees for the ...
Jan 06, 2022
Shooting suspect granted bail
A 31-year-old man, facing gun related charges, has been released from custody following his most recent court appearance Wednesday in Prince Albert.Tanner Courtney was arrested on Dec. 12, following a...
Jan 06, 2022
Montreal Alouettes hire CFL legend Anthony Calvillo as quarterback coach
MONTREAL - Anthony Calvillo is once again a Montreal Alouette. The Alouettes announced Thursday that the Canadian Football League's all-time leading passer has rejoined the club as quarterback coach. ...
Jan 06, 2022
Duffy ignores Trump plea, won't run for Wisconsin governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Retired Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy announced Thursday that he won't run for Wisconsin governor this year, ignoring pleas to do so by former President Donald Trump. Duffy also...
Jan 06, 2022
Biden and Congress mark a year since violent insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday marked the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, the violent attack by Trump supporters that has fundamentally changed the Congress and ...
Jan 06, 2022
COVID-19 spectre hangs over Canada's Olympic figure skating trials in Ottawa
After three flights over a stressful 33 hours with numerous delays, Keegan Messing finally in arrived in Ottawa for Canada's figure skating Olympic trials on Wednesday. He was nearly a day late. His s...
Jan 06, 2022
Canada, allies condemn Iran snub of negotiations with victims' families for PS752
OTTAWA - Canada and its allies are accusing Iran of snubbing the families of those killed when its military shot down a passenger jet two years ago by refusing to negotiate a settlement. The joint con...
Jan 06, 2022
