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Dunstone and Anderson to play for Saskatchewan, Brothers accepts Nova Scotia invite
Two more entries were confirmed for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on Thursday as Sherry Anderson was named Saskatchewan's representative while Jill Brothers accepted the Nova Scotia invite. In ann...
Jan 14, 2021
One day in, Chris Armas already feeling right at home as head coach of Toronto FC
TORONTO - One day into the job and new Toronto FC coach Chris Armas is already feeling right at home. The former New York Red Bulls boss has extensive ties to his new club. Toronto GM Ali Curtis was s...
Jan 14, 2021
B.C. seeking legal advice on limiting travel to the province: premier
VICTORIA - The B.C. government is seeking legal advice on whether it can limit non-essential travel to the province during the pandemic, the premier says. Premier John Horgan told a news conference Th...
Jan 14, 2021
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