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Military police investigated Vance in 2015, no charges laid, DND says
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence says military police opened an investigation in 2015 into Gen. Jonathan Vance's conduct while he was serving in Italy the previous year, but that no charges...
Feb 11, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 32,101 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,186,0...
Feb 11, 2021
Senators demand race-based data on who requests, receives MAID in Canada
OTTAWA - Senators want the federal government to collect race-based data on who requests and receives medical assistance in dying in Canada. They approved Thursday an amendment to Bill C-7 requiring t...
Feb 11, 2021
Chick Corea, jazz great with 23 Grammy Awards, dies at 79
NEW YORK - Chick Corea, a towering jazz pianist with a staggering 23 Grammy Awards who pushed the boundaries of the genre and worked alongside Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, has died. He was 79. Core...
Feb 11, 2021
Ottawa approves Air Canada's $190-million Transat purchase
Canada's travel landscape is about to change after the federal government approved Air Canada's $190-million purchase of Transat A.T., after COVID-19 diminished the deal's value. Transport Minister Om...
Feb 11, 2021
Province taking another look at health-care workers prioritized for COVID vaccines
After hearing from health-care groups, Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan is going to reassess which groups are included as a priority for a COVID-19 vaccine.Moe didn't make any promises that more wi...
Feb 11, 2021
Roughriders’ O’Day busy to start free agency
With question marks still surrounding some of the players the Saskatchewan Roughriders hoped to re-sign, general manager Jeremy O'Day decided against the wait-and-see approach.The first day of CFL fre...
Feb 11, 2021
Carrot River announces new town administrator
The Town of Carrot River has announced some changes at the position of town administrator.Kevin Trew has officially resigned from his position with the town, effective Feb. 26. Trew has been with the ...
Feb 11, 2021
15U AAA and AA baseball programs merging in Muenster and Humboldt
Minor baseball in the Muenster and Humboldt areas will look a bit different this season.The East Central Baseball Association (ECBA) was created about two years ago as the 18U AAA and AA baseball team...
Feb 11, 2021
Drift Spa at Elk Ridge Resort to be operated by Whiplash Brow and Lash Bar in Melfort
A growing business in the region will benefit not only from local clients but also on the tourism industry.Drift Spa at Elk Ridge Resort will be operated by Whiplash Brow and Lash Bar in Melfort.Whipl...
Feb 11, 2021