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Ottawa funds development of First Nations-owned B.C. geothermal project
FORT NELSON, B.C. - Ottawa has committed more than $40 million to fund the development of geothermal power from a diminishing natural gas field in northern British Columbia. "It will serve as a model ...
Mar 12, 2021
Toronto Blue Jays fall short against Pittsburgh Pirates in spring-training action
BRADENTON, Fla. - The Toronto Blue Jays made three errors and recorded just four hits en route to a 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in an eight-inning pre-season game on Friday. Toronto's only run ...
Mar 12, 2021
76+ age group in Sask. can book COVID vaccinations starting Saturday
Another age group will become eligible Saturday to book COVID-19 vaccination appointments.As of Saturday at 8 a.m., individuals 76 and older can book appointments through the Saskatchewan Health Autho...
Mar 12, 2021
Toronot Maple Leafs acquire Finnish goalie Veini Vehvilainen in trade with Jackets
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs traded defenceman Mikko Lehtonen to the Columbus Blue Jackets for goalie Veini Vehvilainen on Friday. Vehvilainen made his NHL debut with Columbus on March 6. The 24-...
Mar 12, 2021
Former PM Stephen Harper sees new Cold War, this time between U.S. and China
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Stephen Harper says the world order has returned to a kind of Cold War between two superpowers, this time between the United States and China.While middle-power countrie...
Mar 12, 2021
Whitmer offers plan to supply propane after pipeline closes
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration released a plan Friday to make sure Michigan will have enough propane if a controversial pipeline is shut down. The strategy addresses a f...
Mar 12, 2021
Province reports 176 new cases and three deaths
The province reported 176 new cases of COVID-19 and 131 recoveries in Saskatchewan on March 12, bringing the provincial total to 30,369 cases.Three Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID...
Mar 12, 2021
New panel named to advise Trudeau on choosing governor general to succeed Payette
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is re-establishing an advisory panel to help select the next governor general. Six people are on the panel, which was announced today by Intergovernmental Affairs Minis...
Mar 12, 2021
Valleyview Towers among locations with drop boxes for needles
Valleyview Towers in North Battleford is reported to be one of the locations in the city with drop boxes for needles.During city council's meeting this week, North Battleford Fire Chief Lindsay Holm s...
Mar 12, 2021
Battleford mayor wishing for smooth reopening
As the province moves to a slight easing of pandemic restrictions for the first time in months, the Town of Battleford is getting ready for those changes affecting residents and staff.Mayor Ames Lesli...
Mar 12, 2021