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189 new cases of COVID-19 announced, government extends public health orders
The Saskatchewan government has reported 189 new cases of COVID-19 and 246 COVID recoveries in the province. This brings the provincial total to 35,171 cases; 32,588 recoveries and 2,138 cases are con...
Apr 07, 2021
N95 masks start rolling off Ontario assembly line with aim to ensure domestic supply
OTTAWA - The federal and Ontario governments are hailing the first N95 masks to roll off a domestic assembly line as a step toward better pandemic protection for Canada now and into the future. The ma...
Apr 07, 2021
Town upgrading water treatment plant technology
The Town of Battleford is upgrading its water treatment plant with the latest computer operating system.The issue was discussed at this week's council meeting. The upgrade will keep the facility's Sup...
Apr 07, 2021
RM of North Battleford issues fire ban
Following the news yesterday the City of North Battleford would be imposing a fire ban, the RM of North Battleford No. 437 has issued a fire ban as well within the municipality effective immediately, ...
Apr 07, 2021
Winnipeg Jets treating captain Blake Wheeler's injury as a concussion
Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler is out indefinitely with a head injury. Jets coach Paul Maurice said the team will treat the injury as if it's a concussion even though Winnipeg does not have an ex...
Apr 07, 2021
Property owners happy, digital users not so much as Manitoba tables budget
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's 2021-22 budget released Wednesday contains some property tax and provincial sales tax breaks, but transfers some of the sales tax to other areas. Here are some of the winners and...
Apr 07, 2021
Pandemic spending, tax reductions: Some highlights of Manitoba's 2021-22 budget
WINNIPEG - Finance Minister Scott Fielding tabled Manitoba's 2021-22 budget Wednesday. Here are some key points from the fiscal plan: - Projected deficit of $1.6 billion, down from $2 billion last yea...
Apr 07, 2021
Former Vice-President Mike Pence memoir set for 2023 release
NEW YORK - Former Vice-President Mike Pence has a book deal. His autobiography, currently untitled, is scheduled to come out in 2023. "I am grateful to have the opportunity to tell the story of my lif...
Apr 07, 2021
B.C. and federal governments promise unbroken cell service on 'Highway of Tears'
The federal and British Columbia governments say seamless cellular coverage will be provided along the Highway of Tears by October 2022. Seventy per cent of Highway 16 already has some coverage, but L...
Apr 07, 2021
Canada's Global T20 cricket tournament shifted to Malaysia due to pandemic
TORONTO - The third edition of the Global T20 Canada cricket tournament has been shifted to Malaysia this summer because of pandemic-related restrictions. The tournament will take place in June-July. ...
Apr 07, 2021