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Canadian international midfielder Julia Grosso signs with Italy's Juventus
Canadian international Julia Grosso has signed with Italy's Juventus, adding something else to celebrate in a golden year. The 21-year-old midfielder from Vancouver, who scored the decisive penalty in...
Dec 06, 2021
Watchdog to investigate two latest violent arrest videos involving Quebec City police
QUEBEC - The province's police watchdog says it will investigate a Quebec City police officer caught on video during a pair of violent arrests earlier this year. In a statement, the Bureau des enqutes...
Dec 06, 2021
Cargill workers accept new contract, avoid strike
HIGH RIVER, AB - A strike has been avoided at Cargill Inc.Cargill's High River plant processes about 35 percent of Canada's beef production. Union workers have accepted a new labour contract, averting...
Dec 06, 2021
Province doubles its commitment for addiction treatment spaces
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta says it has surpassed its commitment to boost addiction treatment spaces in the province.In 2019, the province committed to funding 4,000 annual treatment spac...
Dec 06, 2021
Take steps to fend off ransomware attacks, federal ministers urge Canadians
OTTAWA - Citing a dramatic increase in ransomware attacks, several federal ministers are urging Canadians to bolster their cybersecurity practices. In an open letter today, the ministers encourage org...
Dec 06, 2021
Grande Prairie surgeon suspended four months by CPSA
This story has been updated from its original versionThe College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta(CPSA) has suspended a Grande Prairie surgeon for four months after he was found guilty of unprofe...
Dec 06, 2021
Canada to manufacture Merck COVID-19 antivirals if regulator approves
OTTAWA - Merck Canada announced it plans to manufacture its oral antiviral COVID-19 drug in Canada, making the country a global hub for the production of the potentially game-changing treatment. The d...
Dec 06, 2021
Indigenous report calls for change in B.C. wildfire response, recovery
An Indigenous-led review of a massive wildfire that destroyed more than 100 homes in British Columbia's southern Interior four years ago has produced 30 calls to action to improve wildfire management ...
Dec 06, 2021
Mayor: Vaccine mandates to be required for all NYC employers
NEW YORK (AP) - All New York City employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers under new rules announced Monday by Mayor Bill de Blasio. The vaccine mandate for private busin...
Dec 06, 2021
Canadian ambassador to China Dominic Barton tenders resignation
OTTAWA - Canadian ambassador to China Dominic Barton has tendered his resignation after two tense years in the job. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Barton's pending departure in a statement th...
Dec 06, 2021