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COVID-19 might have lasting impacts on the way Canada handles immigration: Minister
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says some changes to Canada's immigration system could be here to stay. Last month the government welcomed a record number of permanent residents, putting the...
Dec 23, 2021
Air Canada suspends early morning service from Grande Prairie to Calgary
Travellers out of the Grande Prairie Airport now have one less option when it comes to catching an early morning flight out of the city.Air Canada announced back in mid-November that it was suspending...
Dec 23, 2021
Latest COVID-19 numbers from Ontario and Quebec point to rapid infection surges
New COVID-19 figures from Canada's two largest provinces are pointing to another upswing in infections. Health officials in Ontario are reporting 5,790 new cases today, a tally that is well above the ...
Dec 23, 2021
Saskatchewan premier reflects on loss, what he learned about himself in past year
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is heading to his rural home for the holidays and says he looks forward to another family hockey game - even though he's known as Uncle Moe who can't keep up on...
Dec 23, 2021
CP NewsAlert: Travel restricted, salons close in Iqaluit over COVID community spread
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut is tightening COVID-19 public health restrictions in Iqaluit, including restricting travel in and out of the capital city to essential purposes only. The territory says star...
Dec 23, 2021
Canadian men earn "Most Improved Side" honours in end-of-year FIFA rankings
After jumping 32 places to No. 40 in the FIFA rankings over the course of 2021, Canada has earned the title of this year's "Most Improved Side." The Canadian men were rewarded for gaining 130.32 point...
Dec 23, 2021
Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly enters NHL's COVID-19 protocol
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that defenceman Morgan Rielly and a staff member have entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. The Maple Leafs now have a total of 12 players - includi...
Dec 23, 2021
Kim Potter jury returns for fourth day of deliberations
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The jury at the trial of a suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Black motorist Daunte Wright returned Thursday for a fourth day of deliberations as the Christmas ...
Dec 23, 2021
Court update: Sentence given in Peace River murder case, sentences in two more, trial dates set in others
6.5-year prison sentence for man charged in Peace River murder caseAlberta Justice says a man charged after the death of another man near Peace River in 2017 has been handed 6.5 years' worth of jail t...
Dec 23, 2021
Chamber of Commerce encourages residents to support local businesses ahead of new restrictions
With more COVID-19 restrictions set to be implemented on December 24, the Chair for the Grande Prairie District Chamber of Commerce says he is both disappointed and understanding of the latest COVID-1...
Dec 23, 2021