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Liberals raise doubts of high number of vaccine exemptions among Conservatives ranks
OTTAWA - Government House leader Mark Holland is questioning the relatively high number of medical exemptions among the Conservative ranks preventing them from being vaccinated against COVID-19. On Mo...
Dec 07, 2021
Saskatchewan changes eligibility for COVID booster shots
Saskatchewan is making COVID-19 booster shots available to more people in the province.During a media conference Tuesday, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency president Marlo Pritchard announced changes ...
Dec 07, 2021
African community group says Canada's new travel rules are an example of racism
EDMONTON - The president of the African Community Association of Calgary says its members feel hurt and believe it's important for the federal government to address what they say is subtle racism behi...
Dec 07, 2021
IIHF: China will be allowed to participate in men's Olympic hockey tournament
China will ice a men's hockey team at the Beijing Olympics. The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Tuesday the hosts have been given the green light following a council meeting in Zurich. "...
Dec 07, 2021
Liberals table bill that would repeal mandatory minimums for some drug, gun crimes
OTTAWA - The federal government introduced a bill in the House of Commons on Tuesday that would repeal mandatory minimum penalties for drug offences and some gun-related crimes. It would allow a judge...
Dec 07, 2021
72nd Annual Christmas Cheer for PA Salvation Army
The 72nd annual "Christmas Cheer" fundraiser for the Prince Albert Salvation Army is on NOW! Donate below to help our neighbors in need this holiday season.Plus, join CKBI for a special Christmas Chee...
Dec 07, 2021
Indigenous delegation to Vatican has been postponed: AFN national chief
OTTAWA - Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says an upcoming Indigenous delegation to the Vatican has been postponed. She made the announcement to a virtual gathering of chief...
Dec 07, 2021
Construction begins on $10-million renovation at Holy Rosary
Work has begun on Holy Rosary High School's major renovation just in time for the holidays.The $10-million project at Lloydminster's Catholic high school, announced back in September 2020, is a two-st...
Dec 07, 2021
Quebec liquor warehouse workers overwhelmingly reject deal for new contract
MONTREAL - Warehouse workers with Quebec's liquor corporation have rejected a tentative agreement reached between their union negotiators and the Crown corporation. Union leaders had recommended accep...
Dec 07, 2021
Indigenous delegation to Vatican has been postponed: AFN national chief
OTTAWA - Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says an upcoming Indigenous delegation to the Vatican has been postponed. She made the announcement to a virtual gathering of chief...
Dec 07, 2021