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COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Canada's oldest residents higher than for flu shot
OTTAWA - Health Canada data suggest seniors are getting vaccinated in higher numbers for COVID-19 than they did for the flu. Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Howard Njoo says almost nine in 10 C...
Apr 29, 2021
New rent support announced for Albertans between jobs
The provincial government is launching a new Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit for eligible Albertans on May 1.Under the redesigned Rent Supplement Program, the province says the new temporary benefit...
Apr 29, 2021
Beaverlodge's Smith named to Team Canada for FIVB Nations League competition
A Beaverlodge-raised player will be continuing her career with Canada's National Women's Volleyball team.Dani Smith has been named to the roster that will represent Canada in the FIVB Volleyball Natio...
Apr 29, 2021
Idaho lawmaker accused of rape resigns after ethics ruling
BOISE, Idaho - An Idaho lawmaker accused of rape by a 19-year-old legislative intern has resigned after an ethics committee found he should be formally censured. The investigation into Rep. Aaron von ...
Apr 29, 2021
De Grasse launches initiative to get cooped up Canadian kids out and running
After a crazy few months of being locked out of weight rooms, and scouring the neighbourhood for grass fields to train on, Andre De Grasse says he can handle any COVID-19 restrictions the Tokyo Olympi...
Apr 29, 2021
Alberta Wheat, Barley Commissions asking for changes as part of the Canada Grain Act review
The Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions has some things they want to see come out of the review of the Canada Grain Act.They are calling for an end to mandatory services like outward weighing and ins...
Apr 29, 2021
Biden and Carter, longtime allies, reconnect in Georgia
PLAINS, Ga. - President Joe Biden was a first-term Delaware senator in 1976 when he endorsed an upstart former Southern governor for the presidency over the party's Northern establishment players. Bid...
Apr 29, 2021
Pope sets 40-euro Vatican gift cap in corruption crackdown
ROME - Pope Francis set a 40-euro ($48) gift cap for all Vatican employees Thursday and issued a new law requiring Vatican cardinals and managers to periodically report on their compliance with clean ...
Apr 29, 2021
Terraces of France's cafes, restaurants, to open next month
PARIS - President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that the outdoor terraces of France's cafes and restaurants will be allowed to reopen on May 19 along with museums, cinemas, theatres and concert halls ...
Apr 29, 2021
Top ally announces closing Navalny's offices amid crackdown
MOSCOW - A top ally of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Thursday that the network of the politician's offices in Russia is being closed as authorities seek to have it and Naval...
Apr 29, 2021