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Firefighters, first responders face unique challenges during the bitter cold
The job of a firefighter or first responder can be challenging on the best of days, but when temperatures dip to -20 C, it becomes even more so.Warman Fire Rescue Chief Russ Austin says there are a lo...
Feb 11, 2021
Furnaces in Saskatchewan feeling the wrath of winter
As Saskatchewan continues to deal with a brutal deep freeze, furnaces are working overtime just to keep up.And this cold spell might be starting to take a toll on the machinery, according to Luke East...
Feb 11, 2021
Uncertainty surrounds election delay in Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador is entering uncharted legal territory as the province's chief electoral officer has called for Saturday's provincial election to be delayed in 18 ridings b...
Feb 11, 2021
Manitoba premier says his government will buy prospective Canadian vaccine directly
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is committing to buy two million doses of a prospective Canadian vaccine that is currently in clinical trials. Premier Brian Pallister says his government has signed...
Feb 11, 2021
Forgotten story of Toronto neighbourhood illustrates lack of Black history education
Hidden in a downtown Toronto tourist hub is a rich, little-known history. The area now called the Discovery District -- home to such landmarks as Toronto City Hall, Nathan Phillips Square and the Eato...
Feb 11, 2021
UK judge rules that newspaper invaded Meghan's privacy
LONDON - A newspaper invaded Duchess of Sussex's privacy by publishing personal letter to her estranged father, a British judge ruled Thursday, in a major victory for the royal in her campaign against...
Feb 11, 2021
Road warriors: Toronto Raptors will have to complete home schedule in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. - The Toronto Raptors will play all their home games in Tampa, Fla., this season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NBA team said Thursday the team will complete its home schedule at Am...
Feb 11, 2021
Canadian Marie-Michele Gagnon finishes sixth in super-G at worlds
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy - Canadian Marie-Michele Gagnon tied a career-best world championships result with a sixth-place finish in the super-G, while Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami dashed to gold on ...
Feb 11, 2021
Bloc leader spells out demands ahead of spring budget, stressing health care
OTTAWA - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet is laying out his demands ahead of the spring budget, with greater health transfers to provinces and more support for seniors at the top of his list....
Feb 11, 2021
Melfort health-care workers to get second dose of vaccinations on Friday
Health-care workers in Melfort will soon be getting their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The first doses were administered to doctors at Parkland Place on a Thursday in January and staff at the h...
Feb 11, 2021