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No link between colonialism and vaccine hesitancy among Indigenous people: expert
OTTAWA - There is no evidence that Canada's history of colonialism has made Indigenous people any more hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19 than the general population, says an Indigenous studi...
Mar 19, 2021
McDavid scores twice, Edmonton Oilers edge Winnipeg Jets 2-1
EDMONTON - Two goals from Connor McDavid propelled the Edmonton Oilers to a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. Tyson Barrie notched a pair of assists for Edmonton (20-13-0). Mathieu Perrault ...
Mar 18, 2021
B.C. judge dismisses churches' petition against COVID-19 rules: lawyer says
VANCOUVER - A legal advocacy group that challenged COVID-19 rules in British Columbia says its argument that the restrictions unjustifiably infringed on religious freedoms has been dismissed by a judg...
Mar 18, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, March 18, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 18, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 155,623 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,565...
Mar 18, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, March 18 , 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 18, 2021. There are 922,848 confirmed cases in Canada. <b>_ Canada: 922,848 confirmed cases (29,280...
Mar 18, 2021
Husband charged for Cindy MacKay murder
After a year-long investigation, the husband of Cindy MacKay has been charged for her murder.On February 7, 2020, Cindy MacKay of Meota, Sask., was transported to the hospital and died there five days...
Mar 18, 2021
Local greenhouses/garden centres looking forward to spring season
The spring season is on the horizon, and with it, comes the smell of flowers. Several greenhouses and garden centres around the community are gearing up for the change of season, while others have got...
Mar 18, 2021
Raptors coach Nick Nurse finally has all of his roster back
The Toronto Raptors seem to have put their health troubles behind them - finally. Raptors coach Nick Nurse had his full roster at practice on Thursday for the first time in two weeks, which is good ne...
Mar 18, 2021
Curry, WNBA players receive Jackie Robinson award from NAACP
SAN FRANCISCO - Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry's tireless work off the basketball court campaigning for social justice, supporting women's causes and even interviewing Dr. Anthony Fauci abou...
Mar 18, 2021
Canadian lineman says he's joining Cowboys, but Ladouceur's time in Dallas ends
DALLAS - The Dallas Cowboys are poised to add a Canadian to their roster after saying goodbye to a longtime member of the team from Canada. Defensive end Brent Urban of Mississauga, Ont., tweeted Thur...
Mar 18, 2021