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Syrian refugees celebrate fifth anniversary in Canada with virtual event
OTTAWA - The organizer of a virtual celebration to mark the fifth anniversary of Canada's welcoming Syrian refugees says Canadians' support for the newcomers has been a beautiful example for the rest ...
Jan 14, 2021
TELUS reports wireless/data disruptions across Western Canada Thursday
TELUS says it is experiencing disruptions to its wireless and data services across Western Canada Thursday, leaving many Peace Region residents without cell service.The mobility service provider says ...
Jan 14, 2021
CTF calls on UCP to make good on proposed Recall Legislation
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is leading the charge on calling for the Alberta Government to follow through on proposed Recall Legislation.The United Conservative Party campaigned on the proposed ...
Jan 14, 2021
Blackhawks place Jonathan Toews on long-term injured reserve
Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will miss at least 10 games and 24 days after the team placed him on long-term injured reserve Thursday because of an unspecified illness. The 32-year-old Toe...
Jan 14, 2021
Doses of COVID-19 vaccine expected in 60 B.C. First Nations by next week
VANCOUVER - Doses of COVID-19 vaccine are expected to reach close to 60 First Nations in British Columbia by the end of next week. Dr. Shannon McDonald, the acting chief medical officer for the First ...
Jan 14, 2021
Expanded vaccine rollout in US spawns a new set of problems
The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots. Mi...
Jan 14, 2021
Mental illness defence relies on accused's word that he saw monsters: Crown
NEW WESTMINSTER - A Crown prosecutor says there's no reliable evidence to support an argument that a man who stabbed two high school girls in Abbotsford, B.C., was having a psychotic break and didn't ...
Jan 14, 2021
Toronto FC's Ayo Akinola unable to attend Canada camp due to medical reasons
Canada Soccer's plan to showcase its men's national program to Toronto FC striker Ayo Akinola has been derailed by medical issues. Canada Soccer said Thursday that Akinola was one of four players who ...
Jan 14, 2021
Census of Agriculture coming in 2021
Statistics Canada will be conducting the Census of Agriculture in May.The data gathered is meant to help form policies and outreach ideas. It is also used to conduct market research.The government say...
Jan 14, 2021
Former Wolfpack coach wants to stage one-off game in Toronto later this year
Former Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott hopes to stage a one-off game in Toronto later this year. For McDermott, it's a chance to repay local fans after the transatlantic rugby league team was unable to...
Jan 14, 2021