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'Nomadland,' 'Rocks' lead notably more diverse BAFTA noms
Following an outcry over the lack of diversity in last year's nominees and an overhaul of its rules and regulations, the EE British Film Academy Awards on Tuesday unveiled a far more inclusive field o...
Mar 09, 2021

Pentagon set to OK extending Guard deployment at Capitol
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon is set to approve an extension of the National Guard deployment at the U.S. Capitol for about two more months, defence officials said Tuesday. Officials said final details we...
Mar 09, 2021

Trudeau says J&J vaccine faces production challenges
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada has been warned of manufacturing problems plaguing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The viral vector vaccine developed by J&J's subsidiary, Jan...
Mar 09, 2021

Norton Juster, 'The Phantom Tollbooth' author, dead at 91
NEW YORK - Norton Juster, the celebrated children's author who fashioned a world of his own in the classic "The Phantom Tollbooth" and went on to write such favourites as "The Dot and the Line" and "S...
Mar 09, 2021

World Rugby confirms 2021 women's World Cup to be pushed back to 2022
World Rugby made it official Tuesday, ratifying a recommendation to postpone the 2021 women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand until next year, The recommendation was made by World Rugby's executive com...
Mar 09, 2021

Ministry of Environment: warm weather means wandering wild animals
The Ministry of Environment is providing some tips on what to do if wild animals are spotted in an urban area.Some lynx sightings around Nipawin have been reported to the Conservation Officer Service ...
Mar 09, 2021

Quebec to table budget March 25, increases net debt by $12B after accounting change
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard says he will table his third budget on March 25. Girard told reporters today the budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year will also include an accounting change sought by...
Mar 09, 2021

City approves new temporary pocket park for downtown
North Battleford residents will be able to enjoy their lunch al fresco over the summer now that city council has given two thumbs up for a temporary pocket park. Administration recommended approving t...
Mar 09, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, March 9
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 10:35 a.m. Nova Scotia is reporting five new cases of COVID-19 today involving contacts of previously reported infections. Healt...
Mar 09, 2021

Bloc leader says he would back fast-tracking bill on medical assistance in dying
OTTAWA - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet says he would support fast-tracking a bill on medical assistance in dying following repeated moves to stall its progress by the Conservatives.Blanche...
Mar 09, 2021