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Curling Canada to require COVID-19 vaccinations to attend or play in events
Curling Canada says all athletes, fans, staff and media will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate in or attend affiliated events. The country's governing body for curli...
Aug 30, 2021
'A lot more to be done': Three women vie for Nunavut's single seat in Parliament
IQALUIT, Nunavut - For the second federal election in a row, three women will face off for Nunavut's only seat in Parliament. The riding is up for grabs Sept. 20 after New Democratic Party MP Mumilaaq...
Aug 30, 2021
Quebec Health Department recommends third COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised
MONTREAL - Quebec's Health Department is recommending a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people who are immunocompromised or on dialysis. The department said today its recommendation is based on adv...
Aug 30, 2021
McDavid's NHL MVP defense begins with defensive improvement
Connor McDavid did not take much time off after he and the Edmonton Oilers were swept out of the playoffs in the first round. The unanimous NHL MVP returned to the ice in July and worked hard to impro...
Aug 30, 2021
Advocates blast Immigration Department's silence on Afghan requests for help
OTTAWA - Grassroots groups say they don't know what advice to give hundreds of Afghans now stranded in Kabul after pleading for Canada's help. The groups made up of veterans, refugee advocates and oth...
Aug 30, 2021
Liberals, Conservatives take aim at opposing candidates as campaign hits third week
OTTAWA - Liberals and Conservatives took aim at each other's candidates on Monday, questioning past statements and actions to build a character case about why they, and not their opponent, should be t...
Aug 30, 2021
Liberals, Conservatives take aim at opposing candidates as campaign hits third week
OTTAWA - Liberals and Conservatives took aim at each other's candidates on Monday, questioning past statements and actions to build a character case about why they, and not their opponent, should be t...
Aug 30, 2021
Canada's Fernandez into second round at U.S. Open with win over Konjuh
NEW YORK - Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open with a 7-6 (3), 6-2 win over on Croatia's Ana Konjuh on Monday. Fernandez was more opportunistic and more accurate th...
Aug 30, 2021
State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries
The Education Department announced Monday that it's investigating five Republican-led states with universal mask bans, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabili...
Aug 30, 2021
Rebels release 2021 training camp schedule
The Red Deer Rebels have announced the schedule for their 2021 Training Camp.Players will report for medicals the morning of Sept. 3 and undergo fitness testing in the afternoon at Red Deer Polytechni...
Aug 30, 2021