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Officials: another northern Afghan province falls to Taliban
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Provincial Afghan lawmakers say the Taliban have taken control of another provincial capital, the fourth to fall into insurgent hands in less than a week, in a punishing blow...
Aug 08, 2021
'A real struggle:' Nursing shortage leading to health centre closures in Nunavut
IQALUIT, Nunavut - A nursing shortage is affecting the country's most northern communities, with eight health centres run by nurses expectedto temporarily shut their doors if staff aren't found to kee...
Aug 08, 2021
Canadian athletes stay healthy and find success at Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO - Sporting white pants, a blue jean jacket and black ballcap, decathlon champion Damian Warner proudly waved the Maple Leaf as he entered the Olympic Stadium as Canadian flag-bearer. The image w...
Aug 08, 2021
'A real struggle:' Nursing shortage leading to health centre closures in Nunavut
IQALUIT, Nunavut - A nursing shortage is affecting the country's most northern communities, with eight health centres run by nurses expectedto temporarily shut their doors if staff aren't found to kee...
Aug 08, 2021
Hear ye, hear ye: Town crier silenced as Duncan, B.C., looks for new envoy
DUNCAN, B.C. - A Vancouver Island city is putting out a call for a new kind of ambassador after deciding it will no longer send a town crier to greet visitors or represent the community at events. Dun...
Aug 08, 2021
Canadian athletes stay healthy and find success at Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO - Sporting white pants, a blue jean jacket and black ballcap, decathlon champion Damian Warner proudly waved the Maple Leaf as he entered the Olympic Stadium as Canadian flag-bearer. The image w...
Aug 08, 2021
Measure intended to ensure gun buyers have licence is seriously flawed, group argues
OTTAWA - A prominent gun-control group is accusing the federal Liberals of endangering public safety by backpedalling on a pledge to ensure firearm buyers have a valid licence. In a written submission...
Aug 08, 2021
As U.S. demurs, Canada welcomes vaccinated American citizens back across border
WASHINGTON - The United States will remain on the sidelines for now as Canada gamely welcomes back fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents. As of midnight Sunday night, non-essentia...
Aug 08, 2021
Ottawa Redblacks open season with 16-12 victory over Edmonton Elks
EDMONTON - Abdul Kanneh had a 102-yard interception return as the Ottawa Redblacks spoiled the start of the new Elks era in Edmonton, emerging with a season-opening 16-12 road victory Saturday. The fi...
Aug 07, 2021
Canadian track cyclist Kelsey Mitchell wins gold in women's sprint
IZU, Japan - Kelsey Mitchell didn't own a bike four years ago. The 27-year-old track cyclist from Sherwood, Park., Alta., nevertheless won Canada's final medal of Tokyo's Olympic Games with a gold in ...
Aug 07, 2021
