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James Smith Cree Nation receives donation of jack pine seedlings
Paper Excellence has made a substantial donation of tree seedlings to the James Smith Cree Nation.The pulp and paper company out of B.C. has donated 9,000 jack pine seedlings to the James Smith Cree N...
Jul 06, 2021
At least 1.3 million Canadians opted to mix COVID-19 vaccines by the end of June
OTTAWA - Health Canada says at least 1.3 million Canadians opted for a mixed-dose finish to their COVID-19 vaccination schedule in June. The weekly vaccination coverage report published Monday shows a...
Jul 06, 2021
Woods, four-time Olympian Pendrel headline Canada's cycling team for Tokyo Olympics
TORONTO - Two-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Catharine Pendrel headlines Canada's largest-ever Olympic cycling team. Cycling Canada announced its 23 nominated athletes Tuesday in roa...
Jul 06, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, July 6, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 12:15 p.m. Manitoba enforcement officers issued 58 warnings and 24 tickets last week for suspected infractions of COVID-19 publi...
Jul 06, 2021
Montreal police arrest four, launch tear gas after Habs' Game 4 Stanley Cup final win
Montreal police say they arrested four people and issued 36 tickets following the Montreal Canadiens' win in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final. Officers moved quickly to clear a crowd gathered outside t...
Jul 06, 2021
Head of MADD Canada calls on Nova Scotia premier to take action against drunk driving
HALIFAX - The head of Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada says Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin's apology Monday for an impaired driving conviction in 2003 must be followed up with action on the issue...
Jul 06, 2021
'Steer the market': Study finds $23B in federal, provincial pipeline support
Taxpayer dollars are heavily distorting Canada's financial marketplace in favour of fossil fuel pipelines, new research suggests. The International Institute for Sustainable Development says spending ...
Jul 06, 2021
Montreal police arrest four, launch tear gas after Habs' Game 4 Stanley Cup final win
Montreal police say they arrested four people and issued 36 tickets following the Montreal Canadiens' win in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final. Officers moved quickly to clear a crowd gathered outside t...
Jul 06, 2021
Trudeau announces Inuk leader Mary Simon as first Indigenous governor general
OTTAWA - Mary Simon, an Inuit leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada's next governor general - the first Indigenous person to serve in the role.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau mad...
Jul 06, 2021
Montreal withdraws from FIFA World Cup 2026 host bidding, citing lack of funding
Montreal is withdrawing its candidacy as a host city for FIFA World Cup 2026. The city said today in a brief statement it made the decision because the provincial government had withdrawn its support....
Jul 06, 2021