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Amazon takes early lead as union vote count gets underway
Vote counting in the union push at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, is underway but a winner may not be determined until Friday. By Thursday evening, the count was tilting heavily against the...
Apr 08, 2021
Saskatchewan ‘bone dry’ as warmth and wind erase soil moisture
Like a good martini, Saskatchewan has been dry lately.Actually, Environment Canada's senior climatologist, David Phillips, said it has been more like that for a while."We've seen, in that period from ...
Apr 08, 2021
Liberals hope for 'tame' convention, in contrast to rival parties' controversies
OTTAWA - Thousands of federal Liberals will gather online Thursday night for the start of a three-day national convention that promises to be downright dull compared to similar events held by the Cons...
Apr 08, 2021
McNab Regional Park in Watson upgrading clubhouse
The clubhouse at McNab Regional Park in Watson will be getting some upgrades thanks to new funding from the provincial and federal governments.On-demand water heaters, LED lights, and a high-efficienc...
Apr 08, 2021
No construction timeline, but progress continues on Victoria Hospital expansion
Despite criticism from the NDP, Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne says he's "very pleased" to see the government "continuing to put money into the planning of the Victoria Hospital expansion."While NDP ...
Apr 08, 2021
Vancouver Canucks sign forward Tanner Pearson to three-year extension
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have locked up Tanner Pearson, signing the left-winger to a three-year extension. The team announced the deal, worth an average of US$3.25 million per year, Thursday....
Apr 08, 2021
'Get in there and utilize it': Humboldt's mayor happy and excited for walk-in clinic
Thursday marked the first day the walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic was open in the City of Humboldt.Mayor Michael Behiel told northeastNOW he's very happy and excited to have a walk-in clinic in his co...
Apr 08, 2021
Caucus dissent over COVID OK, breaking health rules means expulsion: Alberta premier
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is drawing a line in the sand for 18 of his backbenchers who are openly criticizing public-health restrictions meant to face down COVID-19. Kenney says dissent ...
Apr 08, 2021
Ottawa mulls exempting more workers from Canada-U.S. border shutdown: Garneau
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau says Ottawa is looking at expanding the categories of essential workers allowed to travel across the Canada-U.S. border. He told a parliamentary committe...
Apr 08, 2021
NHL grapples with vaccine inequity between U.S. and Canada
His smile covered by a light blue surgical mask, Jacob Trouba's eyes shined as the needle went into his left arm. The New York Rangers gave players, coaches and staff a day off this week so they could...
Apr 08, 2021