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Dropping First Nations COVID-19 infections brings hope Omicron wave has passed
OTTAWA - The Minister of Indigenous Services says the number of COVID-19 infections in First Nations communities has begun to decline, bringing hope that the worst of the Omicron wave has passed. Patt...
Feb 10, 2022
Quebec man sentenced to 10 years for kidnapping young son, triggering Amber Alert
MATANE, Que. - A Quebec court judge has signed off on a jointly recommended 10-year sentence for a Quebec man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping his three-year-old son. The man pleaded guilty Wednesday ...
Feb 10, 2022
Reports: Raptors trade Dragic to Spurs for Young, Eubanks, picks
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have traded guard Goran Dragic to the San Antonio Spurs for forwards Thaddeus Young and Drew Eubanks and draft picks, according to the Athletic, ESPN and Sportsnet. Dragi...
Feb 10, 2022
Kenney calls on Ottawa to lift COVID travel restrictions
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's Premier is calling for more COVID restrictions to be lifted.During a meeting of Canada's premiers at the Council of the Federation on Wednesday, Jason Kenney voiced his opinio...
Feb 10, 2022
Indigenous and Black federal inmates see more use of force: correctional investigator
OTTAWA - The office of Canada's correctional investigator says Indigenous and Black federal inmates experience more use of force than any other racial group. Leticia Gutierrez, senior policy adviser i...
Feb 10, 2022
South Africa's Ramaphosa to speak about nation's challenges
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will Thursday outline how his government will tackle the country's pressing problems including corruption, nationwide power cuts, high unemp...
Feb 10, 2022
Reports: Struggling Edmonton Oilers fire head coach Dave Tippett
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Dave Tippett, according to reports from Sportsnet, TSN and the Athletic. After beginning the season 16-5-0, the Oilers went 7-13-3 and dropped down...
Feb 10, 2022
Michigan governor calls on Canada to put an end to border protest
Michigan's governor is calling on Canada to stop a border protest snarling one of the country's busiest trade routes. Flag-waving protesters opposed to COVID-19 measures are blocking Canada-bound traf...
Feb 10, 2022
Music on the Ross Street Patio returns for winter and spring season
Red Deer's Downtown Business Association has announced the return of music on the Ross Street Patio for the winter season.The schedule kicks off Feb. 11 for a Valentine's Day-themed event, with music ...
Feb 10, 2022
Traffic Hazard: Large bridge beam blocking Highway 2A
A large bridge beam has fallen off a truck and is stalling traffic on Highway 2A.Ponoka RCMP are currently on scene, confirming the beam is blocking the Highway 2A Southbound off ramp onto the QEII So...
Feb 10, 2022