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Alberta allows physicians, other healthcare workers to prescribe Paxlovid for COVID
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government says it is making a pill to treat COVID-19 more accessible by allowing doctors and other healthcare workers to prescribe the drug.Health Minister Jason Copping sa...
May 05, 2022
Committee tasked with promoting hockey in Quebec says game should be 'national' sport
MONTREAL - A committee established by the Quebec government to promote hockey in the province says the sport needs to be more affordable. The committee, headed by former Montreal Canadiens goalie Marc...
May 05, 2022
GDP up 5.1 per cent in Alberta in 2021, slightly outpacing national average
Stats Canada is reporting a "rapid recovery" from the COVID-19 pandemic's economic impacts.The annual real gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada last year increased by 4.8 per cent.Nationally, sector...
May 05, 2022
Red Deer PCN Fun Run goes this Saturday in Capstone
The Red Deer PCN Fun Run, presented by the Primary Care Network (PCN) is this weekend.The event formerly known as the PCN Women's Fun Run was re-branded this year, with all ages, abilities and genders...
May 05, 2022
Ex-world champ Spencer says Boxing Canada boss should've been fired "a long time ago"
Three-time world boxing champion Mary Spencer is surprised that Daniel Trepanier still has his job. "He should have been fired a long time ago," Spencer said. "A long time ago." The eight-time nationa...
May 05, 2022
Israeli medics say 3 killed in stabbing attack near Tel Aviv
JERUSALEM (AP) - A pair of Palestinian attackers went on a stabbing rampage in a town near Tel Aviv on Thursday night, killing at least three people and wounding four others before fleeing in a vehicl...
May 05, 2022
Nature Conservancy of Canada suggests ways to help nature close to home this spring
As the mercury slowly rises, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) says many Canadians are making springtime plans for their lawns, backyards, flower beds and gardens. However, instead of trying "No ...
May 05, 2022
Canada's trade minister, U.S. ambassador vow closer trade ties, despite differences
WASHINGTON - Trade Minister Mary Ng and U.S. counterpart Katherine Tai say they are forging closer trade ties between their two countries, in spite of lingering irritants. Tai is in Ottawa for a two-d...
May 05, 2022
Matthews, Marner primed for tougher matchup as Leafs head south
TORONTO - Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner have been flying for the Maple Leafs to open the playoffs. After some disappointing statistical showings in recent years, that's the good news. The bad news?...
May 05, 2022
Karine Jean-Pierre to be next White House press secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary, with incumbent Jen Psaki set to leave the role next week. Biden is also bringing ...
May 05, 2022