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Ministry of Health no longer releasing COVID updates on weekends and holidays
As COVID numbers continue to trend downwards in Saskatchewan, the province is taking a break from reporting daily statistics.Starting Thursday, the Ministry of Health will no longer issue a COVID upda...
Jul 01, 2021
'There's some anxiety': Alberta health minister and family swarmed on Canada Day
CALGARY - Protesters surrounded Alberta's health minister, his wife and two young sons Thursday at the conclusion of a Canada Day parade and a celebration of the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions....
Jul 01, 2021
Never mind the result: Game 2 proved Canadiens can hang with Tampa Bay Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. - They may have lost the game, but the Montreal Canadiens found their collective game face Wednesday - and it turned out to be Brendan Gallagher's. All it took was a little blood in the wa...
Jul 01, 2021
Canadian matchday 23 for Wales rugby test match includes seven uncapped players
Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones has named four uncapped players in his starting 15 against Wales on Saturday, with another three ready to make their debut off the bench. Eight of the 15 starters are...
Jul 01, 2021
Davies, Akinola highlight Canada's Gold Cup squad, David among key omissions
At just 20-years old, Alphonso Davies is already a CONCACAF Gold Cup veteran. The star Bayern Munich left back highlights a group of 12 returning players on Canada's 23-man roster for the championship...
Jul 01, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's getting his second dose of vaccine on Friday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's about to get his second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Speaking to the CBC, the prime minister says he's scheduled to get the shot on Friday. His wife, So...
Jul 01, 2021
Evacuation ordered due to forest fire burning near Cigar Lake mine
Cameco has ordered the evacuation of all non-essential personnel from the Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan.A press release from the company issued Thursday morning said the action is b...
Jul 01, 2021
Montreal to host outdoor Canadiens games viewing after Bell Centre request denied
Montreal has announced it will set up outdoor viewing parties to allow fans to watch the Canadiens play in the Stanley Cup final, a day after Quebec public health denied a request to allow more fans i...
Jul 01, 2021
Last Ice Area may not last: Study says High Arctic sea ice affected by climate change
The Last Ice Area may not last. Scientists and conservation groups have counted on the icy ocean north of Ellesmere Island and Greenland to remain frozen year-round for long into the future, providing...
Jul 01, 2021
MTACC holding Show and Shine and Touch-a-Truck together in August
The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce will run two of its big automotive events together this summer.The 31st Annual Show and Shine will take place on Aug. 6, along with the Touch-a-Truck eve...
Jul 01, 2021