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David Cohen presents letters of credence at Rideau Hall to begin job as U.S. envoy
WASHINGTON - David Cohen is finally getting down to business as the newest United States ambassador to Canada - the first to take on the role full-time since 2019. Cohen, a lawyer, lobbyist and former...
Dec 07, 2021
Manchester United adds former Toronto FC head coach Chris Armas to coaching staff
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Manchester United has confirmed that former Toronto FC head coach Chris Armas has joined interim manager Ralf Rangnick's staff. Rangnick and Armas worked together in Red B...
Dec 07, 2021
'Over 20 to now, two:' booster shot program touted as major factor in decline of COVID-19 outbreaks
NANAIMO - Third, booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine continue to be administered across the province.Over 500,000 third shots have been given to date, primarily in high-risk groups such as seniors and t...
Dec 07, 2021
Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert one of 15 semifinalists for MAC Hermann Trophy
For the second year in a row, Canadian Kyle Hiebert is one of 15 men's semifinalists for the MAC Hermann Trophy, awarded annually to the top NCAA soccer player. The redshirt senior defender from Misso...
Dec 07, 2021
Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats are at opposite ends in Grey Cup contest
HAMILTON - Head coaches Orlondo Steinauer of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Mike O'Shea of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will again be on opposite sidelines at the Grey Cup game. Hamilton will have home-fiel...
Dec 07, 2021
B.C. safety agency issues worker hazard warnings for flooding cleanup
VICTORIA - British Columbia's worker protection agency says employers and employees should be aware of the hazards at job sites as the massive repair and recovery work begins after a series of torrent...
Dec 07, 2021
B.C. safety agency issues worker hazard warnings for flooding cleanup
VICTORIA - British Columbia's worker protection agency says employers and employees should be aware of the hazards at job sites as the massive repair and recovery work begins after a series of torrent...
Dec 07, 2021
Substitute, temporary warming space established after issues at Nanaimo non-profit
NANAIMO - The city's only warming centre for those living on the streets has closed less than a week after it opened.The Society for Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy (SEIA)'s facility was closed Monday,...
Dec 07, 2021
RCMP urging parents to call 911 if intimidated outside vaccine clinics for kids
VANCOUVER - An RCMP officer in northern B.C. says protesters outside a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children have been warned their actions are illegal, and any parents who feel intimidated at such fac...
Dec 07, 2021
Military's former head of human resources charged with sexual assault, indecent acts
OTTAWA - Military police say they have charged the former head of human resources for the Canadian Armed Forces with one count of sexual assault. The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service say...
Dec 07, 2021