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Federal Budget 2021: Liberals seek to win over low-wage workers and students
OTTAWA - The federal government is looking to give workers and students a leg up with a budget that commits billions to training, benefits and debt relief, as those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemi...
Apr 19, 2021

Medical examiner: Capitol officer died of natural causes
The D.C. medical examiner's office ruled Monday that Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was injured during the Jan. 6 insurrection, suffered a stroke and died from natural causes. Sicknick was...
Apr 19, 2021

Federal Budget 2021: Liberals extend COVID-19 aid with election top of mind
OTTAWA - The first federal budget in more than two years extends Ottawa's COVID-19 "lifeline" for workers and struggling businesses another few months as it aims to pull Canada through the pandemic on...
Apr 19, 2021

Canucks defenceman Edler suspended two games for kneeing Leafs forward Hyman
NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler two games for kneeing Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman. The collision happened 10 minutes into the second period of ...
Apr 19, 2021

Government reports half of Saskatchewan residents 40+ received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Saskatchewan government has reported that 50 per cent of Saskatchewan residents age 40+ have now received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.Status of Priority Population Vaccinations, as of...
Apr 19, 2021

'Army behind the army', Captain of the Melfort Salvation Army on the importance of volunteers
In light of National Volunteer Week, northeastNOW is featuring community volunteers who go above and beyond all year round.The Captain of the Melfort Salvation Army wants to shed some spotlight on vol...
Apr 19, 2021

Families of workers killed in B.C. train derailment allege negligence in lawsuit
FIELD, B.C. - Families of two of three people killed in a train derailment near the British Columbia-Alberta boundary have filed lawsuits alleging negligence. The westbound Canadian Pacific train was ...
Apr 19, 2021

Gratton, 105 CJVR take home awards... again...at SCMA's
The Saskatchewan Country Music Awards were held virtually this year as country music in the province was celebrated.Dozens of awards were handed out, including the Music Director of the Year which wen...
Apr 19, 2021

Olympic soccer draw will allow Canadians to start planning on and off the pitch
Wednesday's Olympic soccer draw will answer a lot of questions for Canada coach Bev Priestman, allowing her to finalize plans on and of the pitch. First, the 34-year-old will learn whom eighth-ranked ...
Apr 19, 2021

Prince Albert Mayor warns future "Freedom" rally organizers will face charges
Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne says he is very disappointed in the people who organized and took part in a rally outside Court of Queen's Bench on Saturday. Meanwhile the provincial government called...
Apr 19, 2021