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Bookings now available for flu shots in Saskatchewan
People in Saskatchewan looking to get their flu shots can now book appointments.Spots are now available for vaccinations, which are to begin next Tuesday at public health clinics, local pharmacies and...
Oct 04, 2022
Liberal supported TV application despite conflict-of-interest guideline
OTTAWA - Liberal MP Greg Fergus wrote a letter to Canada's broadcast regulator to support a television channel's application for mandatory carriage, despite federal guidelines that prohibit parliament...
Oct 04, 2022
Fred Light Museum honoured with new award
The Fred Light Museum in Battleford was recently recognized in an awards competition from an international organization. The museum that officially opened in 1980 was honoured with the award for the H...
Oct 04, 2022
Using tax system for social benefits a 'sticking point' for dental benefit: experts
OTTAWA - Economic and public policy experts warn the federal dental benefit may not reach the families most in need because the government has chosen to distribute it through the tax system. Ottawa pl...
Oct 04, 2022
Canada captain Sophie de Goede turns heads ahead of Rugby World Cup in New Zealand
Rugby was a constant growing up for Sophie de Goede. De Goede's mother, Stephanie White, was the first Canadian women's captain in 1987 and represented Canada for 10 years. Her father, Hans de Goede, ...
Oct 04, 2022
Red Cross calls for civilian force, less reliance on military for disaster response
OTTAWA - The head of the Canadian Red Cross says the country needs to better prepare for natural disasters and reduce its reliance on the Canadian Armed Forces. Conrad Sauv says natural disasters are ...
Oct 04, 2022
Donovan, Dempsey to broadcast World Cup in US for Fox
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Landon Donovan is teaming with Clint Dempsey again at a World Cup. The pair, who share the American record of 57 international goals, will work for Fox at this year's tournament in ...
Oct 04, 2022
Judge tosses charges against 7 people in Flint water crisis
A Michigan judge dismissed charges Tuesday against seven people in the Flint water scandal, including two former state health officials blamed for deaths from Legionnaires' disease. Judge Elizabeth Ke...
Oct 04, 2022
Blue Jays' home field advantage to bring fall boost to Toronto businesses
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays clinching home field advantage for the American League wild card series will bring a much-needed boost to local businesses this fall. The Blue Jays secured the top wild...
Oct 04, 2022
NHLers reflect on another will summer of goalie musical chairs: 'It's crazy'
Andrei Vasilevskiy doesn't pay attention to off-season NHL news. The signings, the trades, the big moves just aren't on the Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender's radar. That means every so often, Vasilevsk...
Oct 04, 2022