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Nunavut shuts seven health centres temporarily because of nursing shortage
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The Nunavut government says it will temporarily close seven health centres in the territory this summer because it doesn't have enough nurses to staff them. Health minister Lorne Ku...
Jul 16, 2021
Slumping Vancouver Whitecaps look to improve defence in bid to turn season around
An extended winless streak is not how Brian White wanted to kick off his time with the Vancouver Whitecaps. The New York Red Bulls dealt the 25-year-old striker to the 'Caps on June 2, but he has yet ...
Jul 16, 2021
MPs on finance committee to discuss timing for changes to small business tax rules
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee will hold a rare summer meeting next week about when Ottawa plans to change tax rules on the sale of small businesses between family members. Conservative MP Larry M...
Jul 16, 2021
Nunavut RCMP arrest Saskatchewan man wanted for second-degree murder
BAKER LAKE, Nunavut - RCMP in Baker Lake, Nunavut, say they've arrested a Saskatchewan man on a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder. Corey Clarke, who is 33, has been arrested in the central ...
Jul 16, 2021
Aiming to allow vaccinated Americans into Canada by mid-August: PM to premiers
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is aiming to allow fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents into Canada by mid-August. Trudeau also says he told th...
Jul 16, 2021
Back at BMO Field, Toronto FC hopes home is where the wins are
Toronto FC ends its pandemic-prompted 31-game, 10-month road trip on Saturday when it hosts Orlando City SC at BMO Field. Buoyed by a coaching change, a rare win last time out, Jozy Altidore's return ...
Jul 16, 2021
Wildfire smoke pushes Saskatoon air quality health index to highest value
Wildfires burning in northern Saskatchewan are producing poor air quality and reduced visibility in central Saskatchewan.By Friday morning, Environment Canada had Saskatoon's air quality index listed ...
Jul 16, 2021
From the field to the ring, Micah Johnson happy to be back in Sask.
When the bell tolled on the 2020 CFL season for Micah Johnson, it also signalled a new round for another of his sporting loves.The 6-foot-2, 278-pound defensive lineman spent the pandemic in the boxin...
Jul 16, 2021
RCMP arrest man wanted for murder on Canada-wide warrant
Just days after a Canada-wide warrant was issued for Corey Clarke, the 33-year-old was arrested by Baker Lake RCMP in Nunavut.According to a media release from the Prince Albert Police Service, Clarke...
Jul 16, 2021
N.S. police officer, wife launching complaint for 'driving while Black' stop by RCMP
HALIFAX - A Halifax police superintendent and his wife, a lawyer, are launching a complaint alleging the RCMP stopped their vehicle and ordered the officer out at gunpoint based on racial profiling. D...
Jul 16, 2021
