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First Nation, Metis, Inuit leaders concerned about Indigenous COVID-19 outbreaks
OTTAWA - First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders are raising concern about a growing number of outbreaks of COVID-19 in Indigenous communities and say it's getting harder to find the money an...
May 08, 2020
Lifting spirits at the Nokomis Health Centre
A once a week special visitor and an upcoming car parade are two of the ways spirits are being lifted for the residents at the Nokomis Health Centre.With many restrictions in place at long term health...
May 08, 2020
Snowfall in the spring not unusual, but certainly not welcome
There were lots of eye-roll emoji's and 'seriously?' posts alongside pictures of snowfall on social media Friday.The white stuff began to accumulate early in the afternoon throughout the Prince Albert...
May 08, 2020
Federal settlement for thalidomide survivors gets court's approval
OTTAWA - A federal judge has locked in a compensation program for Canadians born with birth defects because of the drug thalidomide. Thalidomide was approved in Canada to treat morning sickness in pre...
May 08, 2020
Office highrise elevators COVID pinch point; long line-ups and delays feared
TORONTO - As tens of thousands of Canadian workers start preparing for a post-lockdown return to their offices, elevators have become a hot-button issue amid concerns about the potential for long line...
May 08, 2020
Managing expectations: Mother’s Day in a pandemic
The days and weeks may be blurring together, but consider this a friendly reminder: This Sunday is Mother's Day.While many people without kids appear to be finding new hobbies to stave off boredom, ma...
May 08, 2020
Unifor Local 594 resumes picketing, renews call for binding arbitration
The president of Unifor Local 594 said locked-out workers from the Co-op refinery are back on the picket lines this week, albeit in small groups to maintain physical distancing.On Tuesday, union membe...
May 08, 2020
CFL, CFLPA resume talks on potential contingency plans for 2020 season
TORONTO - In Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Brian Jones' mind, the CFL and CFL Players' Association are at a crossroads. The two sides were scheduled to meet Friday to continue talks on potential contin...
May 08, 2020
Ex-NBA player Shannon Brown accused of shooting at 2 people
TYRONE, Ga. - Former NBA player Shannon Brown faces charges in suburban Atlanta after he was accused of firing a rifle at two people who were looking at homes for sale, police said. Brown, 34, was arr...
May 08, 2020
‘A business worth saving’: Former Riders president-CEO reacts to possibility of lost season
It's something that has been mentioned as a possibility, but the loss of the 2020 CFL season seemed to be closer to becoming a reality Thursday.CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie testified before a House...
May 08, 2020