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Age eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru and walk-in clinics 48 to 54 only
Given the rapidly changing rollout of the vaccines, Saskatchewan Health Authority is reminding the public as of today drive-thru and walk-in clinics are accepting residents aged 48 to 54 only. They're...
Apr 16, 2021
NEOSS takes over Good Food Box program
The Good Food Box program will still be available in the region but will switch hands from Plus Industries to North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS).On a monthly basis, members place their o...
Apr 16, 2021
John Furlong presents 2030 Winter Games vision to Vancouver Board of Trade
VANCOUVER - Economic recovery from the pandemic, a transformational legacy that extends into the province and a cheaper privately-funded Winter Games were elements of John Furlong's "B.C. 2030" presen...
Apr 16, 2021
Melfort Golf and Country Club to open Saturday
The Melfort Golf and Country Club will be open to patrons starting Saturday, April 17.It'll only be the back nine, however, as there's still some snow sitting on a few holes of the front nine.Tee time...
Apr 16, 2021
Tennis Canada announces cancellation of six Challenger events due to COVID-19
TORONTO - Six Challenger-tier tennis tournaments scheduled to be held in Canada this year have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tennis Canada announced Friday that the Winnipeg National Ba...
Apr 16, 2021
Committee reverses itself on wrapping up investigation into military misconduct
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is reversing a decision to wrap up its investigation into sexual misconduct in Canada's military. Earlier this week, the Bloc Quebecois had joined Liberal members...
Apr 16, 2021
'Quite fitting.' Prince Philip's funeral an online event for all but a few in Canada
HALIFAX - The options for Canadians planning to pay their respects to Prince Philip during his funeral Saturday will be largely limited to small gatherings in front of TV or computer screens. Thanks t...
Apr 16, 2021
March US home construction jumps to fastest pace since 2006
WASHINGTON - U.S. housing construction rebounded strongly in March to the fastest pace since 2006 as home builders recovered from an unusually frigid February that shut down projects. Builders began c...
Apr 16, 2021
N.S., N.L. premiers oppose sharing their vaccine supplies with harder-hit provinces
HALIFAX - Two East Coast premiers say they're opposed to sharing their vaccine supplies with harder-hit provinces but are willing to consider lending other medical support. Nova Scotia Premier Iain Ra...
Apr 16, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak declared in Iqaluit as infection numbers rise after first case
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 in Iqaluit after 12 new cases were reported overnight.There are now 13 active cases in the capital city of about 8,000 people.The city w...
Apr 16, 2021