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Tories disagree with board's decision to require vaccination in House of Commons
OTTAWA - Conservatives say they disagree with a committee of federal representatives deciding who is allowed to enter the House of Commons based on their vaccination status against COVID-19. The posit...
Oct 20, 2021
Letter shows minister wanted commanding officer of New Brunswick RCMP replaced
FREDERICTON - The commanding officer of the RCMP in New Brunswick will be replaced at the end of the month, and now a letter has surfaced that suggests provincial Attorney General Hugh Flemming forced...
Oct 20, 2021
After Olympic gold, Christine Sinclair looking to run the table with Portland
A country cheered when Christine Sinclair led the Canadian women's soccer team to Olympic gold this summer. Now the Canada captain looks to help her club team, the Portland Thorns, to a remarkable fou...
Oct 20, 2021
Montreal's Boucher to return to Raptors lineup in time for season opener
TORONTO - Chris Boucher is about to make his return to the Raptors lineup, and his timing couldn't be better. The 28-year-old from Montreal sat out the entire pre-season after dislocating his left mid...
Oct 20, 2021
Refugee, undocumented health-care workers demand access to permanent resident program
OTTAWA - Refugees and undocumented health-care workers have demanded they be allowed to apply for a government program that would grant them permanent status in Canada. The temporary resident to perma...
Oct 20, 2021
Canadian athletes must be vaccinated to compete in Beijing Olympics and Paralympics
TORONTO - Canada's Olympic and Paralympic athletes must be vaccinated to compete at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandat...
Oct 20, 2021
STICK IT TO COVID: Expanding Booster Dose Eligibility
Starting October 25, the COVID-19 vaccination booster program will be expanded. COVID-19 boosters will be administered at least six months after the second dose was received for the following groups:I...
Oct 20, 2021
Dairy Queen and Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation invite North Battleford residents to support sick and injured children on Miracle Treat Day
Children treated at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation to benefit from net proceeds of all Blizzard Treats on Thursday, October 28th On Thursday, October 28th, DQ fans in North Battleford are...
Oct 20, 2021
Sask. mask, isolation mandate extended until the end of November
The Saskatchewan government has opted to extend public health measures requiring people to wear a mask in indoor public spaces and to continue isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.Masks were ...
Oct 20, 2021
Newfoundland and Labrador to drop the word 'savages' from provincial coat of arms
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Newfoundland and Labrador government is moving ahead with plans to drop the word "savages" from the official description of the Indigenous people depicted on the province's near...
Oct 20, 2021