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Fill a fire truck brings Salvation Army toy drive to halfway point
Some children in the Melfort area may be going without Christmas presents this year unless a significant number of toys come in over the next two days.The Melfort Salvation Army needs to double curren...
Dec 13, 2021
Ottawa to include $40B in fiscal update to cover compensation for First Nations kids
OTTAWA - The federal government has set aside $40 billion to compensate First Nations children and undertake long-term reforms to the child-welfare system. Two sources, who spoke to The Canadian Press...
Dec 13, 2021
Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko named NHL's first star of the week
NEW YORK - Vancouver goaltender Thatcher Demko has been named the NHL's first star of the week after backstopping the Canucks to their longest winning streak of the season. Demko went 4-0-0 with a 1.2...
Dec 13, 2021
Melfort Daycare Co-operative hosts winter wonderland fundraiser
The Melfort Daycare Co-operative's annual sled dog fundraiser filled the community with holiday magic this past weekend.Sled dogs eager to show off their skills greeted residents of the town at the Me...
Dec 13, 2021
Raptors guard VanVleet, U of T launch scholarship for Black or Indigenous students
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has partnered with the University of Toronto's Rotman Commerce business program to launch a new scholarship to support a Black or Indigenous student through their u...
Dec 13, 2021
Canada’s public health needs renewal, says Dr. Theresa Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's top doctor is urging the federal government to transform its public health system so the country is better equipped to handle future and present health threats.Chief public health of...
Dec 13, 2021
Ottawa extends exemption for Canadian travellers stranded in South Africa
OTTAWA - The federal government is extending, and slightly expanding, a travel exemption for Canadians trying to return home from South Africa. Earlier this month, the government lifted a requirement ...
Dec 13, 2021
Biden to tour tornado damage in Kentucky Wednesday
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden said Monday that he will travel to Kentucky on Wednesday to view damage from last week's devastating tornadoes that killed at least 64 people and displaced thousa...
Dec 13, 2021
Canada willing to 'align' EV incentives with U.S. to avert tax-credit crisis: Trudeau
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada would 'align' its own electric-vehicle incentives with those south of the border if Canadian-built cars and trucks could be made eligible for pro...
Dec 13, 2021
Canada's public health needs renewal, says Dr. Theresa Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's top doctor is urging the federal government to transform its public health system so the country is better equipped to handle future and present health threats. Chief public health o...
Dec 13, 2021