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Stars of hit Japan 'contract marriage' show to wed for real
TOKYO (AP) - Actors Gen Hoshino and Yui Aragaki, who played offbeat but endearing lovers in a hit Japanese TV show, are really getting married. The couple announced their life-imitates-art decision in...
May 19, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. There are 1,342,388 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,342,388 confirmed cases (61,608 activ...
May 19, 2021
Indigenous minister says more must be done to support First Nations mental health
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says he doesn't think enough is being done to support mental wellness in Canada's Aboriginal communities. Miller says he has been in touch with the Shamattawa ...
May 19, 2021
Health privacy could be at risk with improper COVID-19 vaccination passports
Canada's privacy commissioners and ombuds believe Canadians should think long and hard about agreeing to the idea of vaccine passports.Vaccinations are an important tool to allow Canadians to return t...
May 19, 2021
Grads get good news from Saskatchewan government
Graduation ceremonies in Saskatchewan are expected to grow in the coming weeks.The Saskatchewan government revealed Wednesday that, starting May 30, outdoor graduation ceremonies can include up to 150...
May 19, 2021
Texas executes inmate who killed his great aunt in 1999
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A Texas man convicted of fatally beating his 83-year-old great aunt more than two decades ago was executed Wednesday evening, despite requests from some of the victim's family...
May 19, 2021
Red Pheasant celebrates Gas Bar grand opening in North Battleford
Wednesday afternoon marked the grand opening of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation Centex Gas Bar in North Battleford. Chief of Red Pheasant, Clinton Wuttunee called it a "very exciting day," for the Red Ph...
May 19, 2021
McDavid recognized as Art Ross winner, Matthews as Richard winner after season ends
NEW YORK - With the NHL regular season finally over, the league has officially recognized Edmonton captain Connor McDavid as the winner of the 2020-21 Art Ross Trophy and Toronto forward Auston Matthe...
May 19, 2021
Assessment Roll open in North Battleford
Property owners in North Battleford can expect an assessment coming soon.The City announced Wednesday the 2021 assessment roll is prepared and open for inspection for the next 60 days, up to and inclu...
May 19, 2021
Talks between Enbridge, Michigan to continue over Line 5 standoff, mediator says
WASHINGTON - The mediator in the dispute between Enbridge Inc. and the state of Michigan over the controversial Line 5 pipeline says the two sides plan to keep talking. Retired U.S. district court jud...
May 19, 2021