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LeBlanc signals some cautious easing of pandemic travel restrictions coming soon
OTTAWA - Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is signalling that Canadians can expect an announcement on easing travel restrictions by Monday. But he is warning that the relaxed rules wo...
Jun 15, 2021
Walk-in clinics open in Red Deer and Rocky for first dose immunizations
Albertans can receive their first dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at walk-in clinics in four communities across the Central Zone, including Red Deer and Rocky Mountain House. Comm...
Jun 15, 2021
COVID-19 depleted staff at Quebec long-term care home where 100 died, inquest hears
MONTREAL - A Quebec long-term care home hard hit during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was plunged into a crisis as infections mounted among managers and staff, a coroner's inquest heard Tues...
Jun 15, 2021
Alberta provides funding to address elder abuse
EDMONTON, AB - Organizations across Alberta are set to receive funding to help address elder abuse.June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Seniors and Housing Minister for Alberta, Josephine Po...
Jun 15, 2021
Lacombe council says no to 'responsible' alcohol consumption in city parks
Lacombe city council has brought down last call on an idea to allow 'responsible' consumption of alcohol in designated picnic areas at city parks over the next two years.Council Monday night defeated ...
Jun 15, 2021
Five MPs join national security and intelligence committee of parliamentarians
OTTAWA - The committee of parliamentarians that oversees the security and intelligence community is almost doubling in size with the addition of five MPs. The Prime Minister's Office has appointed Con...
Jun 15, 2021
B.C. ombudsperson labels youth confinement in jail 'unsafe,' calls for changes
VICTORIA - A three-year investigation by British Columbia's ombudsperson concludes the provincial government's practice of placing jailed youth in solitary confinement is "unjust and unsafe." Jay Chal...
Jun 15, 2021
Despite COVID-19 and un-Canadian temperatures, Habs fans are legion in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - Joe Fruchter is smiling - and sweating. Flanked by his children, Rachel and Bradley, the New York City lawyer is grinning ear to ear, about to watch a hockey game in person for the first t...
Jun 15, 2021
Despite COVID-19 and un-Canadian temperatures, Habs fans are legion in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - Joe Fruchter is smiling - and sweating. Flanked by his children, Rachel and Bradley, the New York City lawyer is grinning ear to ear, about to watch a hockey game in person for the first t...
Jun 15, 2021
Green Leader Annamie Paul facing no-confidence motion from party brass
OTTAWA - Green Leader Annamie Paul is facing a no-confidence motion that could ultimately oust her from her perch atop the party. The leader of the Greens' Quebec wing, Alex Tyrrell, says the federal ...
Jun 15, 2021