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Greens pick candidate turfed by NDP in last federal campaign over Israel tweets
HALIFAX - The federal Greens have nominated a candidate in Nova Scotia who was turfed by the NDP in the last national campaign after a tweet surfaced in which she had compared Israel to Nazi Germany. ...
Aug 24, 2021

Algeria breaks off diplomatic ties with neighboring Morocco
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) - Algeria formally broke off diplomatic relations with neighboring Morocco on Tuesday, with the foreign minister citing a series of alleged hostile acts. The move culminates a pe...
Aug 24, 2021

Oilers will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test
EDMONTON - Oilers Entertainment Group says proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be required for fans 12 and over at Edmonton Oilers games this season. OEG said in a rele...
Aug 24, 2021

Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail
OTTAWA - A running list of specific promises announced by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Green party since the official start of the federal election campaign on Aug. 15. Liberals Aug. 24: Build...
Aug 24, 2021

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh pledges to end for-profit long-term care if elected
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - An NDP government would ban the opening of any new for-profit care homes for seniors, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters on campaign trail in Mississauga,...
Aug 24, 2021

CP NewsAlert: Manitoba to require full vaccination for front-line provincial workers
WINNIPEG - Manitoba will require all front-line provincial employees who work with vulnerable populations to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of October. Premier Brian Pallister says wo...
Aug 24, 2021

Anderson, Lakatos, Rivard among Canadian athletes to watch at Tokyo Paralympics
Canada has 128 athletes competing at the Tokyo Paralympics, which opened on Tuesday and run through Sept. 5. Here are five to watch: Patrick Anderson, Wheelchair Basketball The 42-year-old from Fergus...
Aug 24, 2021

Street Fair for Herb Bassett Home
The Herb Bassett Home is hosting a Street Fair on Wednesday, August 25 at the South Parking Lot of Victoria Hospital.See the poster below for details.
Aug 24, 2021

Increased Risk of COVID-19 Variants in Tisdale
ICYMI: Alerting the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 variants of concern in Tisdale. Stongly urge residents to:Maintain two metres from others and wear a mask when in public spaces.Avoid gather...
Aug 24, 2021

Riding snapshot: A look at the race in Hamilton East-Stoney Creek
Hamilton East-Stoney Creek This Hamilton-area riding will elect a new face on Sept. 20 as Liberal Bob Bratina isn't running again. Bratina said he wasn't seeking re-election largely because of his opp...
Aug 24, 2021