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Comparing vaccine passports to residential schools 'repugnant': B.C. chiefs
OTTAWA - The British Columbia Assembly of First Nations says it is "harmful and repugnant" that a People's Party of Canada candidate is comparing vaccine passports to residential schools. Vancouver-Qu...
Sep 16, 2021
'It could go either way': Edmonton Centre riding has tossed between Tories, Liberals
EDMONTON - The riding of Edmonton Centre is a lot like other urban downtown neighbourhoods in Canada. Home to many cultural landmarks, it attracts singles and couples in their 20s and 30s who want a v...
Sep 16, 2021
City approves budget to develop inclusiveness plan
The City of North Battleford wants to unfurl the welcome mat to people of all ancestries and unique cultures, and those who are marginalized in society, to make them feel more at home and safe in the ...
Sep 16, 2021
NBCHS Vikings to kick off football season Thursday in Saskatoon
High school football is officially back in the Battlefords. The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings will kick off their football season Thursday evening in Saskatoon. Taking on ...
Sep 16, 2021
Saskatchewan to require proof of COVID vaccination to try to increase uptake: premier
REGINA - Saskatchewan will be bringing in a proof of vaccination program in an attempt to increase the number of people immunized against COVID-19. Premier Scott Moe made the announcement on his socia...
Sep 16, 2021
Mandatory masking, vaccine passports coming to Saskatchewan
Just over two months after dropping all COVID-19 public health measures - and with new and active cases increasing at a high rate - Saskatchewan is bringing one measure back and instituting another.In...
Sep 16, 2021
Tory Leader Erin O'Toole evades questions about Alberta's response to COVID-19 surge
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole evaded questions on Thursday about Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's decision to call a public health emergency and introduce a vaccine passport system...
Sep 16, 2021
Sobeys locations kicks off donation collection for kids' mental health
Sobeys' owned stores across Canada will be taking donations for what will be their second campaign to support the Family of Support: Child & Youth Mental Health Initiative.Sobey Foundation and Sob...
Sep 16, 2021
RCMP asking for publics help in finding group wanted on Canada-wide warrants
The Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime North Unit are turning to the public for information to help find four men wanted on Canada-wide warrants.According to a media release, they'r...
Sep 16, 2021
Goodbye Pfizer, hello Comirnaty: top COVID-19 vaccines renamed in Canada
OTTAWA - Health Canada announced the Pfizer, Moderna and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines have been given new names. New brand names for the vaccines have been approved at the request of the drug companies...
Sep 16, 2021