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COVID-19's global death toll tops 5 million in under 2 years
The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care ...
Nov 01, 2021
Former Canadian goalkeeper Pat Onstad returns to Houston Dynamo as general manager
Canadian Pat Onstad, who helped Houston win two MLS championships as a player, has returned to the Dynamo as general manager. The 53-year-old from Vancouver comes from Columbus Crew, where he spent th...
Nov 01, 2021
Riders beat Als 19-14 to clinch playoff spot
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have punched their ticket to the CFL postseason after beating the Montreal Alouettes 19-14 on Saturday.The Riders' win combined with the B.C. Lions' 31-29 overtime loss to...
Nov 01, 2021
Desmond inquiry: psychological autopsy focus of public inquiry into 2017 killings
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. - An inquiry investigating why a former soldier killed three family members and himself in 2017 is hearing today from a forensic psychiatrist who conducted a psychological autops...
Nov 01, 2021
Three shootouts decide four games in boys soccer provincials
Lake Lenore was the site of the Senior Boys' 3A Soccer Provincials over the weekend, in which was only a four-team tournament.(Becky Zimmer/northeastnow staff)Cudworth/Middle Lake, Langham, Osler VCA ...
Nov 01, 2021
Suspected cyberattack in N.L. hits 'brain' of province's health-care system
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A suspected cyberattack on Newfoundland and Labrador's health system has led to the cancellation of thousands of medical appointments across the province. Health Minister John Haggi...
Nov 01, 2021
Local Artists - Find Our Directory
Calling all artists, performers, musicians, artisans and more in the Melfort area!! -- Located on the Melfort Arts Council website is the beginnings of an Artist Directory. This is going to help get t...
Nov 01, 2021
COVID-19's global death toll tops 5 million in under 2 years
The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care ...
Nov 01, 2021
Trudeau in Glasgow and this year's Silver Cross Mother: In The News for Nov. 1
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 1 ... What we are watching on the world s...
Nov 01, 2021
Holland optimistic minority Liberals can work with opposition to get lots done
OTTAWA - How long Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's second minority government lasts and how much it manages to get done depends to a large degree on Mark Holland. It's a huge responsibility for the vet...
Nov 01, 2021