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National Indigenous Peoples Day takes on more meaning this year
Local Indigenous leaders feel this year's National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIDP), which takes place Sunday, June 21, takes on more meaning in light of current events.Lianne Hazel with the Red Deer Nat...
Jun 18, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 3:58 p.m. on June 18, 2020: There are 100,163 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 54,383 confirmed (incl...
Jun 18, 2020
Veteran Canada 'keeper Erin McLeod happy to be back after painful foot injuries
After months of pain, Erin McLeod is just grateful these days that taking her dogs for a walk doesn't hurt any more. Playing soccer is a bonus. Restored to health after a debilitating foot injury...
Jun 18, 2020
New data shows small increase in veterans' historical risk of suicide
OTTAWA - The federal government has released updated figures showing once again that Canadian veterans are at greater risk of suicide than those who have never served in uniform. The new figures publi...
Jun 18, 2020
WHL commissioner discusses Return to Play protocol
The Western Hockey League is gearing up for a full-68 game season starting on Oct. 2, as they announced on Wednesday in their Return to Play statement.But there will be a lot of hurdles to be cleared ...
Jun 18, 2020
Border rules mean gruelling drive for Quebecers headed to Iles-de-la-Madeleine
MONTREAL - Quebecers hoping to vacation on the Iles-de-la-Madeleine learned this week they will not be able to stop in New Brunswick overnight because of restrictions on interprovincial travel. The Qu...
Jun 18, 2020
Civil servants to resume talks with federal government in the midst of COVID-19
OTTAWA - Contract talks are expected to resume next week for about 70,000 federal government employees, many of whom have been delivering emergency financial aid to millions of Canadians during the CO...
Jun 18, 2020
Leafs' Marner on matchup with Blue Jackets: 'Every game's not gonna be perfect'
TORONTO - Mitch Marner's message is simple - things might not always look pretty. Like a number of NHL players, the Maple Leafs winger has been back on the ice with a small group of teammate...
Jun 18, 2020
50-year-old fire station in Leslieville being replaced
Officials say a new $4.32 million fire hall in Leslieville will be a huge benefit to local firefighting efforts.Clearwater County Council gave the go ahead on June 9 for administration to begin negoti...
Jun 18, 2020
New Brunswick legislators defeat controversial mandatory vaccination bill
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick legislators have voted down a controversial bill that would have made vaccinations mandatory for children in the province's schools and d...
Jun 18, 2020