While most students are heading back to online learning as part of Alberta’s updated public health…
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Winnipeg Goldeyes moving to Jackson, Tenn., temporarily
With the Canada-U.S. border still closed, the Winnipeg Goldeyes are getting a new temporary home. After…
After 4 years, bill requiring sexual assault training for new judges becomes law
A long-awaited bill that would require prospective judges to undergo training in sexual assault law was…
Trudeau pledges federal supports to Calgary, Edmonton amid 3rd COVID-19 wave
Alberta’s two biggest cities could soon be getting help from the federal government, as cases and…
Saskatoon health-care team calls for more services for refugees
A team dedicated to helping refugees get health care says services are lacking for people unfamiliar…
Regina police lay charge after ‘threatening’ email allegedly sent to PM’s office
Police say a Regina man has been charged after a “threatening” email allegedly received by the…
New York City proposes 1-dose COVID-19 vaccinations to tourists
See the sights — and get a shot. New York City hopes to begin offering coronavirus…
COVID-19: Toronto Public Health further limits in-person attendance in schools, educational settings
Health officials in Toronto have issued an order requiring schools and other educational settings to limit…
Grichuk drives in 5, Jays beat A’s 10-4 for series split
OAKLAND, Calif. – Randal Grichuk homered, doubled and drove in five runs to lead the Toronto…
COVID-19: Some Ontario gym owners exploiting exception to stay open
Ontario gyms are closed because of the province’s stay-at-home order amid the COVID-19 pandemic, right? Wrong,…
Lethbridge officials look to enhance city’s potential for streamlined trade with U.S.
The idea of streamlining trucking trade into the United States by utilizing the city of Lethbridge’s…
Developer rebrands Capitol Condominiums to signal fresh start with project set to move forward
When plans to redevelop the Capitol 7 movie theatre in downtown Kingston began six years ago,…
Allergy experts suggest removing blanket allergy bans in school
Nicole Borgstrom’s four-year-old son has six food allergies, and while he’s not in the public school…
Municipal inspection not needed for Pincher Creek, decides Minster of Municipal Affairs
The town of Pincher Creek, Alta., will not be undergoing a municipal inspection from the Ministry…
Hamilton reports 147 new COVID-19 cases, HHS modelling suggests ‘steep decrease’ by June
An infection prevention specialist with Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) told staff on Thursday that he expects…
Supreme Court of Canada ruling could reset Sinixt presence in B.C.’s West Kootenay region
Two weeks after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour of Sinixt hunting rights, the…
Annual food blitz for Kingston’s Partners in Mission Food Bank moves online due to COVID-19
Every year, the Partners in Mission Food Bank in Kingston, Ont., holds its annual food blitz.…
Hamilton public health issues compliance orders to two care homes with COVID-19 outbreaks
Two Hamilton care homes with COVID-19 outbreaks have been issued compliance orders after recent inspections at…
55 COVID-19-positive flights arrive in Alberta in last 2 weeks
There were 55 flights arriving in Alberta with confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days,…
98-year-old retired teacher donates $100K to Armstrong, B.C., school
After 41 years of teaching at Armstrong Elementary School, 98-year-old retired teacher Helen Sidney has donated…