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Gen. Wayne Eyre named permanent defence chief despite McDonald seeking reinstatement
OTTAWA - Gen. Wayne Eyre has been officially appointed Canada's next chief of the defence staff, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday. "General Eyre will continue working hard to build ...
Nov 25, 2021
Tuberculosis cases nearly double in Black Lake and Fond Du Lac, six weeks after outbreak declared
Six weeks after issuing an outbreak alert for Tuberculosis (TB), the Athabasca Health Authority (AHA) said cases have nearly doubled in their region.The AHA said that as of Nov. 19, 24 cases have been...
Nov 25, 2021
Lobstick Lake south of Cumberland House now a protected ecological reserve
The Lobstick Lake area, approximately 24 kilometres south of Cumberland House, has been designated as a new ecological reserve by the Ministry of Environment. This protects the province's land and wat...
Nov 25, 2021
Argentina celebrates Maradona one year after his death
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Argentina marked the one-year anniversary of the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona on Thursday with ceremonies, tributes, graffiti murals and emotional messages on s...
Nov 25, 2021
Canadian women's rugby sevens team opens new World Series season in Dubai
The Canadian women's rugby sevens team heads into the 2022 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series season with an overhauled roster and new interim coach. Irish-born Jack Hanratty has been tasked with steering...
Nov 25, 2021
Child COVID-19 vaccine clinics ramping up in Ontario on Thursday
TORONTO - COVID-19 vaccinations for young children are ramping up in Ontario today, with Toronto's kid-friendly campaign beginning in earnest. Clinics for kids aged five to 11 are running at schools, ...
Nov 25, 2021
Saskatchewan extends public health order until Jan. 31
Saskatchewan is maintaining the status quo with its public health order.On Thursday, the provincial government announced it was extending the current public health order until Jan. 31 as the province ...
Nov 25, 2021
New exhibit at Allen Sapp Gallery highlights Indigenous culture, traditions
A fascinating new show at the Allen Sapp Gallery focuses on Indigenous culture and traditions. Called 'Contemporary Art of the Sipi-iyiniwak: The River People,' Chief Poundmaker Museum and the Allen S...
Nov 25, 2021
Senator to revive bill to help jurors access mental health support
OTTAWA - Sen. Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu says he will reintroduce a bill today that would allow jury members to seek mental health support from a professional after traumatic experiences during a criminal...
Nov 25, 2021
Collaros, Stanback named as division finalists for CFL's outstanding player honour
TORONTO - Quarterback Zach Collaros of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and running back William Stanback of the Montreal Alouettes are the finalists for the CFL's outstanding player award. The CFL revealed ...
Nov 25, 2021