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Israel Start-Up Nation scales back June racing schedule due to COVID-19 outbreak
The Israel Start-up Nation cycling team is pulling out of five races this month after three staff members tested positive for COVID-19. But the team and Ottawa rider Michael Woods will compete as sche...
Jun 03, 2021
Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser expects Latifi to try and take him down in UFC bout
Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser has yet to be taken down in the UFC, a record that will no doubt be tested Saturday night. The 29-year-old from Bonnyville, Alta., who now calls Edmont...
Jun 03, 2021
Athletes: Osaka's withdrawal raises important questions on media and mental health
TORONTO - There were times Patrick Chan wanted to march right past reporters after his skate. The three-time world figure skating champion knew that particularly after a bad program, he'd be asked que...
Jun 03, 2021
Two years after MMIWG report, Ottawa releases preliminary national plan
OTTAWA - Two years after the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released its sweeping findings, a plan to move forward on its 231 calls to justice is finally being p...
Jun 03, 2021
House expected to adopt bill revising citizenship oath to include Indigenous treaties
The House is expected to adopt a bill revising oath of citizenship that will have newcomers swear to observe Canada's treaties with Indigenous Peoples today. On Tuesday, the House unanimously agreed t...
Jun 03, 2021
‘A uniting focus:’ Riders’ Reynolds ready to return to Mosaic
Do you miss your spot in the stands at Mosaic Stadium?Craig Reynolds sure does. The Saskatchewan Roughriders' president and CEO joined the Green Zone with Jamie Nye and Drew Remenda on Wednesday.Reyno...
Jun 03, 2021
‘The scariest night’: Survivor remembers 10 years in Sask. residential school
Just off Highway 15 on the Muskowekwan First Nation, hidden from the road by trees, stands a relic of pain and hurt for many in the community.It's the last fully intact residential school building in ...
Jun 03, 2021
Pressure mounts on Canada to donate COVID-19 vaccine doses to COVAX now
OTTAWA - Almost three dozen Canadian aid groups, faith-based organizations and global development advocates say Canada needs to donate some COVID-19 doses to a global vaccine alliance immediately. The...
Jun 03, 2021
Adam's Walk - Awareness for Youth of Drugs, Gangs and Violence
Adam's Walk is to raise awareness for April Roberts' late son, Adam Pelletier, on his birthday.This walk is for youth against drugs, gangs and violence.All are welcome. Meet at wholesale at 10:00 am o...
Jun 03, 2021
Biden announces international COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House on Thursday unveiled President Joe Biden's plans to share COVID-19 vaccines with the world, including its intent to direct 75% of excess doses through the U.N.-backed...
Jun 03, 2021