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A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans
The largest mass immunization effort in Canadian history began Dec. 14 in Ontario and Quebec after the country received its first COVID-19 vaccine shipment. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada h...
Dec 22, 2020
Woodbine Mohawk Park to run doubleheader before shutting down
A standardbred racing double-header will run on Wednesday at Woodbine Mohawk Park as its final event of the season before COVID-19 restrictions shut down the track. Woodbine Entertainment made the ann...
Dec 21, 2020
Air Force: Blacks are more likely investigated, disciplined
WASHINGTON - Black service members in the Air Force are far more likely to be investigated, arrested, face disciplinary actions and be discharged for misconduct, according to a new report that looked ...
Dec 21, 2020
Silver confident that NBA season can be pulled off safely
The NBA found a way to get through last season amid a pandemic. Adam Silver sees no reason why the same cannot ring true again this season. Silver, the the NBA's Commissioner, said Monday - one day be...
Dec 21, 2020
Howie Kendrick retires after 15 major league seasons
WASHINGTON - Howie Kendrick is retiring after 15 major league seasons that included earning NLCS MVP honours during the Washington Nationals' 2019 World Series run. Kendrick announced his retirement M...
Dec 21, 2020
Merry Christmas Meota video sends message of resilience during COVID-19
A long-time Meota resident and his son have created a Christmas video inspired by the people who make up the picturesque village, north of the Battlefords.Charles Baillargeon spent about 10 days filmi...
Dec 21, 2020
OG Anunoby, Toronto Raptors agree to multi-year extension
TORONTO - Forward OG Anunoby and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. The Raptors announced the deal with the 23-year-old Anunoby on Monday, but did not disclose financi...
Dec 21, 2020
Harris, Ivanka Trump stump in Georgia ahead of Senate runoff
MILTON, Ga. - Campaigning in Georgia on Monday, Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris stressed a need to elect Democratic U.S. Senate candidates who will advance President-elect Joe Biden's agenda. Ivank...
Dec 21, 2020
Vatican: OK to get virus vaccines using abortion cell lines
VATICAN CITY - The Vatican on Monday declared that it is "morally acceptable" for Roman Catholics to receive COVID-19 vaccines based on research that used cells derived from aborted fetuses, guidance ...
Dec 21, 2020
Riders announce signings, bring back Harty, Reaves
Five more players are set to spend the 2021 CFL season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The team announced it has re-signed a pair of Canadians - wide receiver Jake Harty and defensive end Jordan Rea...
Dec 21, 2020