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Former Liberal finance minister Bill Morneau drops out of OECD campaign
OTTAWA - Former finance minister Bill Morneau says he is dropping out of the race to become secretary-general of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. In a statement on Twitter t...
Jan 26, 2021
Council looks to create new sliding hills
Prince Albert city councillors are enthusiastic about the idea of using snow to create new sliding hills in parks around the city. Coun. Terra Lennox-Zepp says the idea came to light because council r...
Jan 26, 2021
Senate confirms Antony Blinken as 71st secretary of state
WASHINGTON - The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Antony Blinken as America's top diplomat, tasked with carrying out President Joe Biden's commitment to reverse the Trump administration's "America First" d...
Jan 26, 2021
Cancel travel plans, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urges Canadians
OTTAWA - Canadians should cancel any non-essential travel plans they might have, whether it's abroad or even between provinces, as new restrictions are on the way, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said T...
Jan 26, 2021
Fireworks and Fish Fry get the go ahead by Winter Festival Board of Directors
The Prince Albert Winter Festival Board of Directors have completed plans for two of their biggest events to go ahead.According to a media release, the fireworks and Fish Fry will take place on the Fe...
Jan 26, 2021
UK passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths as outbreak still rages
LONDON - More than 100,000 people have died in the United Kingdom after contracting the coronavirus, a year into Europe's deadliest outbreak, figures from the government showed Tuesday. Britain is the...
Jan 26, 2021
Vancouver Whitecaps sign young Colombian winger Deiber Caicedo
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have added a young attacker to their roster, signing Colombian winger Deiber Caicedo.The club announced Tuesday the 20-year-old has agreed to a three-year contract ...
Jan 26, 2021
PepsiCo goes Beyond Meat in new partnership
PepsiCo and Beyond Meat are creating a joint venture to develop snacks and drinks made from plant-based proteins. The companies didn't reveal what kinds of products they will make Tuesday, saying they...
Jan 26, 2021
Quebec City Halloween night stabbing suspect returns to court for brief hearing
QUEBEC - The 24-year-old man accused in the Quebec City Halloween night sword attack appeared briefly before a judge today. Carl Girouard appeared by video conference in a Quebec City courtroom, where...
Jan 26, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, Jan. 26
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 10:45 a.m. Another 1,740 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Ontario today, along with 63 more deaths related to the virus. Mor...
Jan 26, 2021
