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'It's heartbreaking': Regina woman reflects on Kentucky tornadoes
The destruction in the midwest United States is nothing short of a disaster after tornadoes ripped through the region, destroying parts of Kentucky in their wake.The destruction in the state hits clos...
Dec 13, 2021
Active case total falls below 600, no new COVID-related deaths reported today by province
The province is reporting 35 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today.With a drop of 44 cases from yesterday's total, there are now only 568 cases considered active for the first time since Aug. 6.The ac...
Dec 13, 2021
'Traumatizing for the animal': SPCA warns against pets as Christmas gifts
With Christmas now less than two weeks away, gift buying season is in full swing. If you're shopping for an animal lover, however, the local SPCA is asking you not to rush out and buy them a pet for C...
Dec 13, 2021
No troops disciplined in US strike killing Afghan civilians
WASHINGTON (AP) - No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday. Officials said...
Dec 13, 2021
Quebec restores some government websites taken down due to software vulnerability
MONTREAL - Some Quebec government websites taken down Sunday due to a massive software vulnerability are back online. The websites of power utility Hydro-Qubec and the Health Department were restored ...
Dec 13, 2021
Ottawa to include $40B in fiscal update to cover compensation for First Nations kids
OTTAWA - The federal government has set aside $40 billion to compensate First Nations children and undertake long-term reforms to the child-welfare system. Two sources, who spoke to The Canadian Press...
Dec 13, 2021
Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko named NHL's first star of the week
NEW YORK - Vancouver goaltender Thatcher Demko has been named the NHL's first star of the week after backstopping the Canucks to their longest winning streak of the season. Demko went 4-0-0 with a 1.2...
Dec 13, 2021
Raptors guard VanVleet, U of T launch scholarship for Black or Indigenous students
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has partnered with the University of Toronto's Rotman Commerce business program to launch a new scholarship to support a Black or Indigenous student through their u...
Dec 13, 2021
Arctic air incoming: Prince Albert to cool off again
Prince Albert is running the gauntlet of winter weather this week, as we're starting out with icy fog, potentially getting some snow by Tuesday, and wrapping things up with a descent into colder weath...
Dec 13, 2021
Canada’s public health needs renewal, says Dr. Theresa Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's top doctor is urging the federal government to transform its public health system so the country is better equipped to handle future and present health threats.Chief public health of...
Dec 13, 2021
