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IIHF cancels U18 women's championship for second straight year due to COVID concerns
The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Friday that tournaments scheduled to begin in January have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, including the under-18 women's world championship....
Dec 24, 2021

Arrest warrent issued following incident at Island Lake First Nation
Loon Lake RCMP has issued an arrest warrant for Kashtin Lee Sandfly following an incident at Island Lake First Nation.Shortly before 8:00 a.m. on Dec. 21, RCMP responded to a report of a firearm disch...
Dec 24, 2021

Preparing for the holidays: Doctor gives insight on avoiding Omicron
As people get ready to celebrate a second COVID Christmas, an infectious disease physician in Regina is encouraging them to take some extra steps to prevent themselves from contracting or spreading th...
Dec 24, 2021

Queuing for COVID boosters and deadly ferry fire: In The News for Dec. 24
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 24 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Dec 24, 2021

Ferry fire kills at least 37 in southern Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - A massive fire swept through a crowded river ferry in southern Bangladesh early Friday, leaving at least 37 dead and 72 injured, as passengers jumped off the vessel and swam t...
Dec 24, 2021

Proportional eating recommended during the holidays
During the Christmas season, our team at Pattison Media is once again producing positive stories based around holiday traditions and accomplishments for the region.Ahead of Christmas Day, here's a dis...
Dec 24, 2021

Boosters shots and COVID test kits topping Canadian's wish lists
On the eve of the Christmas holiday, COVID-19 booster shots and rapid test kits are topping the wish lists of many Canadians as case numbers rocket to record highs across much of the nation. Fuelled b...
Dec 24, 2021

'The right thing to do': Canadians differ on holiday plans in light of Omicron threat
It's beginning to look a lot like ... last year. Festive feasts, gift exchanges and winter fun with loved ones are being cancelled or limited as COVID-19 rips through Canada for the second holiday sea...
Dec 24, 2021

Can she lift Tory fortunes? Manitoba premier promises COVID relief and calmer waters
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Heather Stefansonhas promised a more collaborative approach than her predecessor. And two months into the job, she has already reversed some of Brian Pallister's most unpop...
Dec 24, 2021

COVID-19 has been a lesson in Greek letters, one variant at a time
VANCOUVER - The Greek alphabet arrived on the world stage and into everyday lexicon riding on waves of the novel coronavirus as the World Health Organization began naming variants in the Glagolitic sc...
Dec 24, 2021