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Top doctor in N.W.T. says first COVID-19 variant cases identified in territory
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories has detected its first COVID-19 variant cases.The territory says two recently announced infections have been identified as the B.1.1.7 variant first identified ...
Apr 8, 2021
COVID-19 testing available at Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton International Airport, in conjunction with Numi Health Inc., has launched a new program to provide two types of COVID-19 testing for passengers.It builds off the existing screening program fo...
Apr 8, 2021
Kemi Alabi wins First Book Award from poets academy
NEW YORK - A Chicago-based writer and activist has received the First Book Award from the Academy of American Poets. Kemi Alabi's "Against Heaven" is scheduled for publication in Spring 2022. Alabi, c...
Apr 8, 2021
Reigning Mrs. World arrested over onstage melee in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Police in Sri Lanka on Thursday arrested the reigning Mrs. World for pulling the crown off the head of the winner of a Mrs. Sri Lanka beauty pageant and allegedly causing injuries...
Apr 8, 2021
Jasper National Park campground reservations open Friday
Reservations at Jasper National Park for the 2021 camping season open to the public on Friday, April 9 at 8:00 a.m.The opening day of reservations allows campers to reserve a campsite at Wapiti, Wabas...
Apr 8, 2021
City of Grande Prairie accepting applications for Barrier-Free and Training Grants
The City of Grande Prairie is accepting applications for two business grants: one designed to improve accessibility and the other to provide training opportunities.The Barrier-Free Grant will be award...
Apr 8, 2021
Canadian women continue Olympic prep with friendlies against Wales and England
After missing the SheBelieves Cup in February, fullback Ashley Lawrence is happy to be back in Canadian colours for friendlies against Wales and England. The 25-year-old from Brampton, Ont., has been ...
Apr 8, 2021
Victims of gun violence slam feds over gun-control reform
TORONTO - The federal government's proposed gun-control laws are "toothless and cowardly," victims of gun violence in Ontario said Thursday. The Danforth Families for Safe Communities advocacy group a...
Apr 8, 2021
Sports groups ask for government help in getting Canadians back playing again
Canada Soccer, Curling Canada, Hockey Canada, Rugby Canada, Skate Canada and Tennis Canada have joined forces in asking the federal government for a $75-million sport recovery program to support local...
Apr 8, 2021
Fight over Ghislaine Maxwell's jail conditions heats up
NEW YORK - The rancorous fight over jail conditions for Ghislaine Maxwell is reaching new lows, with prosecutors blaming the British socialite and Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend for creating a stink ...
Apr 8, 2021