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Gay Liberal MP calls on O'Toole to disavow Tory MP's remark suggesting he's 'unclean'
OTTAWA - A gay Liberal MP is calling on Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole to disavow a remark by a Tory MP that appeared to suggest he and other LGBT people are "unclean." The exchange between Liberal ...
Apr 16, 2021
Jeffree Star hospitalized after Wyoming car crash
CASPER, Wyo. - YouTube personality, businessman and musician Jeffree Star was hospitalized after a car crash in Wyoming. Star veered off a slushy road in the Casper area Friday morning and overturned ...
Apr 16, 2021
Groups offer more support across Canada for families of drug users
VANCOUVER - A support group for families of people who have fatally overdosed is expanding its services across the country to also help those whose loved ones are addicted to illicit drugs. The Albert...
Apr 16, 2021
Two candidates enter Carrot River mayoral race
Carrot River residents will soon be heading to the polls to elect their next mayor.The position opened up when Dennis Letendre resigned in March due to health concerns.Roman Charko and Dylan Borody ha...
Apr 16, 2021
Kenney sowing distrust with misleading COVID-19 anecdotes, statements: NDP
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney is sowing distrust by recounting misleading anecdotes to illustrate COVID-19 policy decisions. "I think this is about trust. I think this is a...
Apr 16, 2021
Jets sign forward Adam Lowry to a five-year contract extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Adam Lowry to a five-year contract with an average annual value of US$3.25 million.The 28-year-old Lowry has 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) in 44 ...
Apr 16, 2021
Names keep being added to Jays' injury list as team fights to stay around .500 mark
The Toronto Blue Jays have done well to hover around the .500 mark despite an ever-growing injury list that has hindered the roster over the first couple weeks of the season. The pitching staff has fe...
Apr 16, 2021
Elevator at Melfort seniors housing unit repaired after being out of order for six months
The elevator is back in working order in a multi-level seniors housing building in Melfort after being out of commission for six months.The board of directors at Consolation Manor announced on Tuesday...
Apr 16, 2021
After outcry, WH says Biden will lift refugee cap in May
WASHINGTON - Facing swift blowback from allies and aid groups, the White House on Friday said President Joe Biden plans to lift in the next month his predecessor's historically low cap on refugees, af...
Apr 16, 2021
SHA warning of increased COVID-19 exposure after parties in Birch Hills
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is alerting the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 in Birch Hills.All individuals who attended parties on Birch Drive the night of April 10 are required to get t...
Apr 16, 2021