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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 3, 2021
Sinclair calls for independent investigation into burial sites at residential schools
OTTAWA - Retired senator Murray Sinclair, who chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, is calling for an independent investigation to examine all burial sites near former residential schools. ...
Jun 3, 2021
Grande Prairie woman organizing walk to honour residential school victims
A Grande Prairie woman is organizing the Walking With the 215 Plus Children event to honour the lives of Indigenous children who died while attending Residential Schools.Lucia Lavigne says she was ins...
Jun 3, 2021
Canada, allies file notice of claim against Iran for downing flight PS752
OTTAWA - Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom say they have delivered a notice of claim against Iran over its shootdown of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. Foreign ministers from ...
Jun 3, 2021
Valleyview RCMP searching for man last seen at Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation May 30
Valleyview RCMP are seeking the public's help in locating 59-year-old Thomas Grise, who was last seen May 30 at Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.Grise is described as Caucasian male, standing 5'9" tall, weig...
Jun 3, 2021
Israel Start-Up Nation scales back June racing schedule due to COVID-19 outbreak
The Israel Start-up Nation cycling team is pulling out of five races this month after three staff members tested positive for COVID-19. But the team and Ottawa rider Michael Woods will compete as sche...
Jun 3, 2021
Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser expects Latifi to try and take him down in UFC bout
Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser has yet to be taken down in the UFC, a record that will no doubt be tested Saturday night. The 29-year-old from Bonnyville, Alta., who now calls Edmont...
Jun 3, 2021
Athletes: Osaka's withdrawal raises important questions on media and mental health
TORONTO - There were times Patrick Chan wanted to march right past reporters after his skate. The three-time world figure skating champion knew that particularly after a bad program, he'd be asked que...
Jun 3, 2021
Two years after MMIWG report, Ottawa releases preliminary national plan
OTTAWA - Two years after the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released its sweeping findings, a plan to move forward on its 231 calls to justice is finally being p...
Jun 3, 2021
House expected to adopt bill revising citizenship oath to include Indigenous treaties
The House is expected to adopt a bill revising oath of citizenship that will have newcomers swear to observe Canada's treaties with Indigenous Peoples today. On Tuesday, the House unanimously agreed t...
Jun 3, 2021