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Immigrant deaths early in pandemic about twice that of other Canadians: StatCan
VANCOUVER - Canadian neighbourhoods where visible minorities live had a COVID-19 death rate about two times higher than areas that had a low proportion of immigrants, says a study from Statistics Cana...
Jun 10, 2021
Paper Excellence hires staff as work continues to restart pulp mill
It's another step towards the restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill.After developing the start-up business plan for Prince Albert, Paper Excellence announced the hiring of several individuals who wil...
Jun 10, 2021
Playground program returns this summer
Prince Albert's free playground program is returning for the summer of 2021 and will be running from July 2 to August 20.The program is for children aged five to 12 and will be offered at 10 different...
Jun 10, 2021
Newer Habs getting small taste of atmosphere in Montreal during NHL playoffs
Montreal's Bell Centre is famous for its electric atmosphere during NHL games, a vibe that gets ratcheted up even more when the Canadiens are in the playoffs. For more than a few players on Montreal's...
Jun 10, 2021
Canada sets roster for Olympic women's basketball tune-up
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Sixteen months after clinching a Tokyo Olympic berth, Canada's women's basketball team is finally about to step back on the international floor. Canada Basketball announced its...
Jun 10, 2021
Schembechler son, players say Michigan coach knew of abuse
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - One of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler's sons and two of his former players described in heartbreaking detail Thursday how they were molested by...
Jun 10, 2021
Canadian centre back Scott Kennedy turns heads in debut with national team
As first impressions go, Canadian defender Scott Kennedy hit it out of the park. Canada coach John Herdman, who had talked up the uncapped Kennedy in the leadup to Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifie...
Jun 10, 2021
Schembechler son, players say Michigan coach knew of abuse
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - One of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler's sons and two of his former players described in heartbreaking detail Thursday how they were molested by...
Jun 10, 2021
Canadian government reviewing CFL's request for modified quarantine for 2021 season
The CFL has cleared two more hurdles in its quest to return to the field in 2021. An official with the Public Health Agency of Canada told The Canadian Press the federal government has received the CF...
Jun 10, 2021
Quebec's new language bill creates 'charter-free zone,' anglo rights group warns
MONTREAL - An organization representing Quebec's English community says it has serious concerns about the potential impact of the province's new language bill. The Quebec Community Groups Network says...
Jun 10, 2021
