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'It's a relief:' Some Calgary homeless put aside fears to get COVID-19 shots
CALGARY - Donald Campbell shook and wiped away tears after he received his first COVID-19 vaccination at a walk-in clinic for Calgary's homeless. The 49-year-old said he has battled alcohol and drug a...
Jun 03, 2021

Veteran Steven Vitoria marvels at Canada's youth for its talent and work ethic
At 34, centre back Steven Vitoria is the greybeard of the Canadian soccer team as it prepares for World Cup qualifying matches against Aruba and Suriname. He is surrounded by youth. Twelve members of ...
Jun 03, 2021

Sask. gov’t working to improve relationship with Indigenous people
The Scott Moe government has shared its progress at making Saskatchewan more inclusive to Indigenous peoples.The province has highlighted what has been done in the two years since the final report of ...
Jun 03, 2021

Underlying factors for Inuit highlighted in separate plan to address MMIWG
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Two national Inuit organizations have released their own plan on how to right social, legal and cultural failings identified by a national inquiry into murdered and missing Indigeno...
Jun 03, 2021

New Brunswick ramps up efforts to solve mystery behind unknown brain disease
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government is stepping up its efforts to find the cause of a baffling neurological disease that has afflicted 48 residents. Health Minister Dorothy Shephard announced t...
Jun 03, 2021

Federal agency: Nevada flower near mine should be protected
RENO, Nev. (AP) - An extremely rare wildflower that grows only in Nevada's high desert where an Australian mining company wants to dig for lithium should be protected under the Endangered Species Act,...
Jun 03, 2021

La Ronge RCMP arrest teen in relation to assault on two children
An arrest has been made in relation to two children assaulted in Bell's Point. According to an RCMP media release, the La Ronge General Investigation Section arrested a 13-year-old female from the La ...
Jun 03, 2021

What you should know about home equity lines of credit
Many people are looking at doing home renovations right now - especially since spending so much time at home due to the pandemic. As a result, people are exploring different ways of financing those re...
Jun 03, 2021

Royal Purple Charity Golf Tournament
The Saskatchewan Royal Purple is hosting it's Charity Golf Tournament at Silver Hills Golf Resort, June 12.See the poster below for details.
Jun 03, 2021

Provinces consider COVID-19 vaccine incentives to reach those not getting shots
Canada's two most populous provinces continued to see a steady decline of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations as some leaders mulled vaccine incentives to connect with hard-to-reach populations. ...
Jun 03, 2021