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Canadians who say they've been targeted by foreign agents want co-ordinated response
OTTAWA - Canadians who say they have been victims of threats and intimidation by Chinese, Iranian and Russian foreign agents argue domestic police forces are ill-equipped to deal with their concerns.T...
Nov 26, 2020
Sasakamoose never strayed too far away from his home or his people
Well before Fred Sasakamoose passed away on Tuesday afternoon due to complications from COVID-19, he was already being honoured by those that knew and respected him.Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation Chief Larry...
Nov 26, 2020
Ontario to release new COVID-19 projections as Ottawa pledges support for Nunavut
Canada's two biggest provinces have each reported more than 1,400 new COVID-19 infections as Ottawa pledged funds to help Nunavut deal with its soaring caseload. Ontario, which is expected to un...
Nov 26, 2020
Calgary's National Sport School to close, looks to join a different school division
CALGARY - Calgary's board of education will close the National Sport School that has produced Olympic and Paralympic champions for 26 years.The Calgary Olympic Development Association, now WinSport, a...
Nov 26, 2020
Lloydminster mayor elected chair of provincial city caucus
Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers will have even more on his plate this winter season.Set to serve at city hall for another four years, Aalbers was elected by mayors across the province as chair of th...
Nov 26, 2020
The latest news on COVID 19 developments in Canada on Nov. 26, 2020
The latest news on COVID-19 in Canada (all times Eastern):10:45 a.m.Ottawa has pledged $19 million to Nunavut as the territory continues to grapple with a COVID-19 outbreak. Most of the money, $11.36 ...
Nov 26, 2020
Important COVID-19 Update for 4-H Clubs
There are a number of new restrictions the Government of Saskatchewan will be implementing as of November 27. We have compiled those most relevant to our membership, but remind everyone to please chec...
Nov 26, 2020
CurlSask Announces Curling Suspension
Curling in Saskatchewan is paused effective November 27th until December 17th. This includes club/league play and all competitions. We know this is an incredibly challenging time for our curling commu...
Nov 26, 2020
Vancouver council unanimously endorses drug decriminalization, seeks federal approval
VANCOUVER - Councillors in Vancouver have voted unanimously to ask the federal government to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. Mayor Kennedy Stewart put forward the motion ea...
Nov 26, 2020
Psychiatrist set to testify for defence as Toronto's van attack trial resumes
TORONTO - A psychiatrist is expected to testify for the defence today in the murder trial for the man who drove a van down a crowded Toronto sidewalk killing 10 people.Alek Minassian has pleaded not g...
Nov 26, 2020