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Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime set to face Marin Cilic in Stuttgart Open finals
STUTTGART, Germany - Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime is once again through to the finals at the Stuttgart Open. The 20-year-old Canadian downed American Sam Querrey 6-4, 7-5 Saturday to secure his sp...
Jun 12, 2021

Canada's vaccine contracts allow for doses to be donated, in some cases resold
OTTAWA - Most of the federal contracts for COVID-19 vaccines allow for Canada to donate some of its doses to other countries or international aid organizations, and in at least three cases, say doses ...
Jun 12, 2021

Calls grow for Ottawa to review settlement decisions for residential school survivors
Lawyer Teri Lynn Bougie still cries when she talks about the final message on her answering machine years ago from a residential school survivor, back when she was battling with federal government law...
Jun 12, 2021

Funeral to be held today for London family killed in attack
LONDON, Ont. - Four members of a Muslim family killed in what police called a hate crime are set to be buried in London, Ont., today. The public has been invited to help celebrate the lives of Talat A...
Jun 12, 2021

Grande Prairie RCMP conducting investigation downtown
Grande Prairie RCMP are currently on scene just north of 100 Avenue between 99 Street and Resources Road conducting an undisclosed investigation. No details about the investigation were provided, othe...
Jun 12, 2021

County seeking volunteers to 'Keep in Touch' with local seniors
The County of Grande Prairie is looking for volunteers to help seniors who may be experiencing isolation or loneliness.In June, the County will be implementing the Keep in Touch (KIT) program.This pro...
Jun 12, 2021

Grande Prairie man launches website for food truck enthusiasts
A Grande Prairie man has launched a website that will be a big help for food truck enthusiasts trying to find out where their favourite truck might be located.Jeff Kaior of Grande Prairie has created ...
Jun 12, 2021

Saudi Arabia says hajj to be limited to 60,000 in kingdom
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Saudi Arabia says this year's hajj pilgrimage will be limited to no more than 60,000 people, all of them from within the kingdom, due to the ongoing coronavirus pand...
Jun 12, 2021

Canadian drug companies want new pricing regs delayed again until after pandemic
OTTAWA - Almost three dozen Canadian pharmaceutical companies made a direct appeal to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month to delay the new drug pricing regulations for a third time. The companies...
Jun 12, 2021

Two sides of the same coin: Ex-foster kids identify with residential school survivors
VANCOUVER - As stories of the horrors of residential schools circulate after the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation announced it had located what are believed to be the remains of 215 children, Grand...
Jun 12, 2021