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Mounties eye corruption cases involving Canadian firms and new ways of resolving them
OTTAWA - RCMP anti-corruption investigators say they are probing possible shady practices by several Canadian companies operating in parts of Africa, Eastern Europe and South America. Firms involved i...
Jan 08, 2022
Connection during isolation: Data shows national drug overdose hotline saves lives
CALGARY - Almost three dozen people survived overdoses because of a Canada-wide phone line that connects callers who use drugs with emergency support if there is a suspected overdose. Looking back on ...
Jan 08, 2022
First Nations brace for labour challenges brought by Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 surge
Many First Nations across the country are bracing for the spread of the Omicron variant as leaders prepare for labour shortages caused by COVID-19 that could be more severe in Indigenous communities. ...
Jan 08, 2022
Activities of four Sask WHL teams put on pause due to COVID-19 protocols
Four of Saskatchewan's five WHL teams now are shut down by COVID-19, while the fifth has been allowed to resume activities.The league announced Friday the activities of 15 teams - including the Regina...
Jan 08, 2022
Odermatt masters steep finish, leads World Cup giant slalom
ADELBODEN, Switzerland (AP) - World Cup overall leader Marco Odermatt led the first run of a giant slalom Saturday, aiming to give Alpine ski powerhouse Switzerland its first win in 14 years in its cl...
Jan 08, 2022
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Melbourne tournament semifinal
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Defending Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from her semifinal match Saturday at a WTA tournament with an abdominal injury, allowing her opponent Veronika Kuder...
Jan 08, 2022
Mounties eye corruption cases involving Canadian firms and new ways of resolving them
OTTAWA - RCMP anti-corruption investigators say they are probing possible shady practices by several Canadian companies operating in parts of Africa, Eastern Europe and South America. Firms involved i...
Jan 08, 2022
Reports: Lawyers say Djokovic had COVID-19 last month
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Lawyers for Novak Djokovic filed court documents in his challenge against deportation from Australia that showed the tennis star contracted COVID-19 last month, the Austral...
Jan 08, 2022
Reports: Lawyers say Djokovic had COVID-19 last month
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Lawyers for Novak Djokovic filed court documents in his challenge against deportation from Australia that showed the tennis star contracted COVID-19 last month, the Austral...
Jan 08, 2022
Hard work 'pays off' in Stars win over Millionaires
The Battlefords North Stars continued their hot start to 2022, topping the Melville Millionaires 4-3 in North Battleford, Friday night. Forward, Keiton Klein lead the way with a pair of goals, while T...
Jan 08, 2022