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Alberta, feds reach deal for $10-a-day child care
The federal and provincial governments have made a significant announcement regarding child care in Alberta.Federal officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrysti...
Nov 15, 2021
De Guzman looks to give back to the game with new League1 Ontario team
Julian de Guzman's soccer career has seen him transition from star player to coach, general manager and TV pundit. And now the former Canadian international is an owner, looking to build Simcoe County...
Nov 15, 2021
Winnipeg Jets star Mark Scheifele to play in 2022 Manitoba Open after two year layoff
Winnipeg Jets star Mark Scheifele has been given a sponsor's exemption to the Manitoba Open golf tournament next August. It will be the second time Scheifele plays in the Mackenzie Tour event, having ...
Nov 15, 2021
Hockey, basketball, volleyball from the weekend of Nov. 12-14
Grande Prairie Storm split home standThe Storm split their two weekend games at home, winning 2-1 over Canmore Friday before dropping a 3-2 decision to Camrose in a shootout Saturday.Next up for the S...
Nov 15, 2021
Celtics, Sabres advance in high school football provincials
Two Mighty Peace Football League teams advanced to their respective North Finals for provincials in high school football on the weekend, and both those finals will be played in Grande PrairieIn Tier 2...
Nov 15, 2021
Unvaccinated federal employees not granted exemptions to be put on unpaid leave today
OTTAWA - Employees in the core federal public sector who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be put on unpaid leave today, unless they were already granted an accommodation. The polic...
Nov 15, 2021
As MPs return to Hill, some still worry about safety despite enhanced security
OTTAWA - With a week until MPs return to Parliament Hill, the issue of safety is still top of mind for some as the threat of political violence has been on the rise. In October 2020, the House of Comm...
Nov 15, 2021
Quebec coroner concerned about lack of COVID-19 preparation in long-term care homes
QUEBEC - The coroner leading an inquest into COVID-19 deaths in Quebec's long-term care homes says she's concerned the facilities weren't prepared for the first wave of the pandemic. Ghane Kamel made ...
Nov 15, 2021
Quebec judge rules province's abandoned health-care vaccine mandate is legal
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has ruled in favour of the province's vaccine mandate for health-care workers, nearly two weeks after the government suspended the health order. Justice Michel...
Nov 15, 2021
Experts call on Canada to take harder line with U.S. at Three Amigos summit Thursday
WASHINGTON - Business leaders in Canada are urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to show some tough love when he visits the White House this week. Trudeau is scheduled to meet face-to-face Thursday wi...
Nov 15, 2021