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Emhoff whisked out of event following security concern
WASHINGTON (AP) - Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, was whisked out of an event Tuesday at a Washington high school by Secret Service agents following an apparent security conc...
Feb 8, 2022
Family members of Indian migrants who died at border in Winnipeg for funeral
WINNIPEG - A small funeral was held on the weekend for an Indian couple and their two children who died while trying to cross into the United States by foot during treacherous winter conditions in sou...
Feb 8, 2022
Latest road closure a surprise to mayor of Coutts
COUTTS, AB- Like many, the mayor of Coutts was surprised to learn of another blockade at the border crossing into the U.S. late last night.It was the latest development in the unfolding drama that's b...
Feb 8, 2022
Edmonton physicians call on province for more timely drug poisoning data
EDMONTON - A group of Edmonton doctors is calling on the province to release timely data on opioid poisonings to better mobilize resources.The Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association says they have tw...
Feb 8, 2022
Quebec announces reopening plan that lifts most COVID-19 restrictions by mid-March
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says most COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted across the province by March 14 - except for mask mandates and the vaccine passport system. Premier Franois Legault anno...
Feb 8, 2022
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times eastern: 1:25 p.m. ...
Feb 8, 2022
Familiarity played a role in Masoli signing with Ottawa Redblacks
When it came time for Shawn Burke to make his first major move as a CFL general manager, he looked to a familiar face. The Ottawa Redblacks made a huge splash Monday night, signing veteran American qu...
Feb 8, 2022
Former Innisfail town councillor arrested in Sylvan Lake after 'Freedom Convoy' altercation
Criminal charges have been laid against a former Innisfail town councillor and mayoral candidate turned provincial political party leader.According to RCMP, members were monitoring a convoy travelling...
Feb 8, 2022
Republican who ousted Sanford making another run at SC seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Katie Arrington - the South Carolina Republican who ousted Rep. Mark Sanford in a 2018 GOP primary, only to lose in the general election - is now mounting a primary challenge to ...
Feb 8, 2022
Tow-truck companies refuse to haul away large trucks gridlocking Ottawa
Ottawa's city manager says all tow-truck companies on contract with the city have refused to haul away the big rigs that have gridlocked Ottawa's downtown for the second week in a row. Steve Kanellako...
Feb 8, 2022