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Alberta doctors raise alarm on specialist staff shortages in intensive care wards
EDMONTON - The Alberta Medical Association says the province's high COVID-19 numbers are behind a desperate shortage of specialized staff to care for critical care patients.The association says demand...
Sep 27, 2021
St. Joe's football player becomes first recipient of NFL's Way To Play Award
A St. Joseph Catholic High School football player received some national recognition last week during the NFL on CTV broadcast.Matthew Ljuden became the first-ever Canadian recipient of the NFL's Way ...
Sep 27, 2021
Direct passenger flights from India resume as Canada lifts ban
OTTAWA - Direct passenger flights to Canada from India are resuming today as Transport Canada lifts a months-long ban imposed due to high COVID-19 case counts. In a post on Twitter, Transport Canada s...
Sep 27, 2021
'It has been the worst period in my life': Annamie Paul resigns as Green leader
TORONTO - Annamie Paul is stepping down as leader of the Green Party of Canada following months of strife within its ranks, saying she doesn't "have the heart" to keep fighting to hold onto the reins....
Sep 27, 2021
Saskatchewan stop on organ donations will have ripple effect across Canada: doctor
REGINA - Krystal Graham is a Saskatchewan nurse who is on a transplant list waiting for a liver. When she isn't receiving outpatient hospital care three times a week, she tries to live as normally as ...
Sep 27, 2021
Conservatives could have done better job talking to Chinese voters: former MP
OTTAWA - A former Conservative MP who lost his seat in the recent election thinks the party could have done a better job speaking directly to Chinese Canadians. Kenny Chiu was defeated in Steveston-Ri...
Sep 27, 2021
Quebec to offer four-hour free legal consult for conjugal, sexual violence victims
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says it will offer up to four hours of free legal advice for victims of sexual assault or domestic violence. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette announced the progra...
Sep 27, 2021
Section of Highway 2 through Grimshaw closed Tuesday for railway repairs
Alberta Transportation says drivers through Grimshaw can expect delays along Highway 2 between the Highway 35 junction and 55 Avenue Tuesday as railway repairs will be undertaken between 7 a.m. and 4 ...
Sep 27, 2021
Canadian Taxpayers Federation estimates cost of severance for ex-MPs at $3.3 million
OTTAWA - The Canadian Taxpayers Federation estimates that MPs who lost their seats or stood down before the election could get $3.3 million in "golden goodbyes." Fifty-one MPs, who lost their seats or...
Sep 27, 2021
Stutzle still feeling like a rookie with Sens: 'Everything is going to be new again'
Tim Stutzle feels like a rookie all over again. And in a lot of ways, he still is. The Ottawa Senators forward got a taste of NHL life during the league's pandemic-shortened season after being selecte...
Sep 27, 2021