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De Guzman looks to give back to the game with new League1 Ontario team
Julian de Guzman's soccer career has seen him transition from star player to coach, general manager and TV pundit. And now the former Canadian international is an owner, looking to build Simcoe County...
Nov 15, 2021
Winnipeg Jets star Mark Scheifele to play in 2022 Manitoba Open after two year layoff
Winnipeg Jets star Mark Scheifele has been given a sponsor's exemption to the Manitoba Open golf tournament next August. It will be the second time Scheifele plays in the Mackenzie Tour event, having ...
Nov 15, 2021
Unvaccinated federal employees not granted exemptions to be put on unpaid leave today
OTTAWA - Employees in the core federal public sector who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be put on unpaid leave today, unless they were already granted an accommodation. The polic...
Nov 15, 2021
Hilltops win seventh straight PFC title
After a huge semifinal win over Edmonton, the Saskatoon Hilltops had an even bigger performance this weekend to retain their title as Prairie Football Conference Champions.Facing an undefeated Regina ...
Nov 15, 2021
As MPs return to Hill, some still worry about safety despite enhanced security
OTTAWA - With a week until MPs return to Parliament Hill, the issue of safety is still top of mind for some as the threat of political violence has been on the rise. In October 2020, the House of Comm...
Nov 15, 2021
Quebec coroner concerned about lack of COVID-19 preparation in long-term care homes
QUEBEC - The coroner leading an inquest into COVID-19 deaths in Quebec's long-term care homes says she's concerned the facilities weren't prepared for the first wave of the pandemic. Ghane Kamel made ...
Nov 15, 2021
Treaty Commissioner Speaker Series - Myths and Misconceptions
The Office of the Treaty Commissioner Speaker Series is hosting Myths and Misconceptions with Aaron Tootoosis. It's a free virtual event on Nov. 25. More info and the link to join here: http://www.otc...
Nov 15, 2021
Quebec judge rules province's abandoned health-care vaccine mandate is legal
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has ruled in favour of the province's vaccine mandate for health-care workers, nearly two weeks after the government suspended the health order. Justice Michel...
Nov 15, 2021
Experts call on Canada to take harder line with U.S. at Three Amigos summit Thursday
WASHINGTON - Business leaders in Canada are urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to show some tough love when he visits the White House this week. Trudeau is scheduled to meet face-to-face Thursday wi...
Nov 15, 2021
Judge dismisses weapons charge at Rittenhouse murder trial
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - The judge at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial has dismissed a count of possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18. The charge is only a misdemeanor, but it had appeared ...
Nov 15, 2021