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UK economy grows 0.4% amid confidence from vaccine rollout
LONDON - The U.K. economy grew 0.4% in February, rebounding from a sharp drop the previous month, as the rapid rollout of COVID-19 vaccines boosted confidence in a recovery from the pandemic. The Offi...
Apr 13, 2021
Melfort Council approves 2021 Operating Budgets with 1.8 per cent average tax increase
The City of Melfort has officially passed their 2021 operating budgets.At the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, April 12, council approved an average tax increase of 1.8 per cent for property owners ...
Apr 13, 2021
2021 Paper Egg Campaign
Easter Seals Saskatchewan launches the 2021 Paper Egg Campaign to support individuals experiencing disability in Saskatchewan!This year's Paper Egg Campaign runs from April 1st to April 30th, 2021.It ...
Apr 13, 2021
Sturgeon River Plains Bison Herd - PA National Park
The Sturgeon River plains bison herd is one of the few free-ranging bison populations in North America. The herd roams within its historic territory, including areas of Prince Albert National Park. Fr...
Apr 13, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 10:55 a.m. Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King says the goal of opening the so-called Atlantic bubble on April 19 is precar...
Apr 13, 2021
A right to healthy environment included in proposed changes to CEPA: Wilkinson
OTTAWA - Environment and Climate Change Minster Jonathan Wilkinson says new legislation aims to give Canadians the right to live in a healthy environment.The proposed amendment is included in a new bi...
Apr 13, 2021
Consumer prices jump 0.6% in March, biggest gain since 2012
WASHINGTON - U.S. consumer prices increased a sharp 0.6% in March, the biggest uptick since 2012, while inflation over the past year jumped 2.6%. The big gains had been anticipated and are largely exp...
Apr 13, 2021
France suspends all Brazil flights due to virus variants
PARIS - France's prime minister has announced the suspension of all flights between Brazil and France amid concerns over coronavirus variants. Prime Minister Jean Castex made the announcement Tuesday ...
Apr 13, 2021
Johnson & Johnson delays vaccine rollout in Europe
BERLIN - Johnson & Johnson says it is delaying the rollout of its coronavirus vaccine in Europe amid a U.S. probe into rare blood clots. The company announced the decision Tuesday after regulators...
Apr 13, 2021
Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime ousted in opening round of Monte Carlo Masters
MONACO - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of the Monte Carlo Masters after losing 7-6 (3), 6-1 to No. 16 seed Cristian Garin of Chile in the first round. The match resumed Tuesday after rain susp...
Apr 13, 2021