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Central Alberta business bans COVID vaccine recipients from entering
A Rocky Mountain House business is making waves on social media over a new policy they've implemented.Tea Rocks, a metaphysical supply store, posted a new policy Tuesday stating they will not allow an...
Apr 21, 2021
Former B.C. university rowing coach 'deeply sorry' after complaints
VICTORIA - The former head coach of women's rowing at the University of Victoria says he was and remains "deeply sorry" to learn of the impact his leadership had on several ex-team members who filed c...
Apr 21, 2021
Former B.C. university rowing coach 'deeply sorry' after complaints
VICTORIA - The former head coach of women's rowing at the University of Victoria says he was and remains "deeply sorry" to learn of the impact his leadership had on several ex-team members who filed c...
Apr 21, 2021
Alberta workers to get three hours paid leave to get vaccinated
The story has been updated from its original version.The Alberta government has passed legislation to amend the Employment Standards Code to include a section in regards to COVID-19 vaccinations, whic...
Apr 21, 2021
CFL commissioner Ambrosie says talks with XFL have centred around business, not rules
Despite heated social media discussion in Canada, talks between the CFL and XFL haven't addressed what rules could be implemented if the football leagues join forces. The CFL and XFL announced jointly...
Apr 21, 2021
Sheriff: Deputy who killed man during warrant is on leave
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - A North Carolina deputy shot and killed a Black man while executing a search warrant Wednesday, authorities said, spurring an outcry from a crowd of dozens that immediately gath...
Apr 21, 2021
Canadian basketball star Nurse is carving out space in sports broadcasting at just 25
Kia Nurse isn't just one of Canada's finest female basketball players, she's becoming a popular voice of the game as well. The Canadian national team and WNBA star has drawn rave reviews for her work ...
Apr 21, 2021
Province to add more financial literacy learning for junior, senior high students
Alberta Education is putting out a call for grant proposals from organizations interested in providing financial literacy programming to junior and senior high school students, starting in the fall of...
Apr 21, 2021
Bloc Québécois MP apologizes for taking nude photo of Liberal MP William Amos
OTTAWA - A Bloc Qubcois MP has apologized for taking a screenshot of a Liberal MP who inadvertently appeared nude during virtual proceedings in the House of Commons. Bloc MP Sebastien Lemire rose on a...
Apr 21, 2021
'We hope to help a little more': Biden says he spoke to Trudeau about more vaccines
WASHINGTON - Canada can look forward to an unexpected shot in the arm from the United States, President Joe Biden suggested Wednesday as he hinted at plans to send surplus COVID-19 vaccines north of t...
Apr 21, 2021