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Canada's top doctor says to avoid non-essential travel as B.C. explores legal options
OTTAWA - Canada's chief medical officer of health says British Columbia's decision to seek legal advice on limiting travel reinforces the message that it isn't the time to go on vacation across the co...
Jan 15, 2021

Skyler Astin finds new notes to hit on ‘Zoey’s Playlist’
NEW YORK - By page two of the pilot script for NBC's " Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," Skylar Astin knew he wanted the role of Max Richman. The NBC musical series, now airing season two on Tuesdays, s...
Jan 15, 2021

SHA warns province could run out of Pfizer vaccine before next shipment arrives
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says if the federal government doesn't step up distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, the province could run out of doses in the short term.SHA briefing documents are ...
Jan 15, 2021

Quebec prosecutors won't appeal acquittals in Rozon, Salvail cases after review
MONTREAL - The Crown says it won't appeal the acquittals in the cases of Quebec media stars Gilbert Rozon and Eric Salvail. A spokeswoman for the director of criminal and penal prosecutions made the a...
Jan 15, 2021

Moe alarmed by news Pfizer vaccine deliveries to Canada being cut back
The federal government said Friday global supply issues are temporarily delaying Canada's vaccine shipment from Pfizer-BioNTech - news that Premier Scott Moe called "very concerning.""Saskatchewan has...
Jan 15, 2021

In mandate letter, PM tells Freeland to spend on temporary measures until crisis ends
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is putting a caveat on orders to his finance minister to spend as needed until the end of the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. In a mandate letter to Finance ...
Jan 15, 2021

Canada says first COVID-19 vaccine for refugees in Jordan offers glimmer of hope
OTTAWA - Canada's international development minister says the world's first inoculation of a refugee with a COVID-19 vaccine this week is an important milestone in ending the pandemic everywhere. Kari...
Jan 15, 2021

One of accused in Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation has case adjourned
One of the accused individuals facing a charge related to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation had his case adjourned in North Battleford Provincial Court Friday.Samuel Takakenew, 36, is charged...
Jan 15, 2021

Picturesque lighthouse at Nova Scotia's Peggys Cove to get viewing platform
HALIFAX - The rugged point of land upon which sits the Peggys Cove lighthouse will be getting a much-needed facelift this summer. Plans were announced today to build a large viewing platform to improv...
Jan 15, 2021

Mike Pence calls Kamala Harris to offer congratulations
WASHINGTON - Vice-President Mike Pence has called his soon-to-be successor Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations, according to two people familiar with the conversation. It's the first known cont...
Jan 15, 2021