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Vaccines aren't foolproof but prevent most serious illness, death from COVID-19
OTTAWA - U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says he is infected with COVID-19 but because he is fully vaccinated, he is mainly suffering from what feels like a mild sinus infection. For public health...
Aug 03, 2021
Toronto Argonauts facing a tough 2021 regular-season CFL schedule
The CFL schedule maker has done Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts no favours. The league kicks off its abbreviated 14-game '21 schedule Thursday night after cancelling the '20 campaign due to t...
Aug 03, 2021
Nunavut releases path forward to live with COVID-19, ease public health restrictions
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The Nunavut government has released a long-term plan that will work toward treating COVID-19 like any other vaccine-preventable disease. The plan, which is called Nunavut's Path: Li...
Aug 03, 2021
Fix planned as wildfire smoke, no-fly rules affect flights at Kelowna, Kamloops
VICTORIA - Smoke from British Columbia wildfires has resulted in flight cancellations and delays at airports in Kelowna and Kamloops. Kelowna International Airport says flights in and out are being ca...
Aug 03, 2021
Allegations of sexual assault against N.L. police breed mistrust among women
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - With a growing number of sexual assault allegations surfacing against officers with Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial police force, women in St. John's, N.L., are calling for c...
Aug 03, 2021
Here's a look at 10 players to keep an eye on during the 2021 CFL regular season
The CFL is resuming play after cancelling the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league will kick off a 14-game 2021 campaign Thursday night with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers hosting the Hamil...
Aug 03, 2021
Five more N.W.T. communities eligible for federal Nutrition North subsidy
YELLOWKNIFE - The federal government says five more communities in the Northwest Territories can now receive the Nutrition North subsidy. Retailers in Nahanni Butte, Tsiigehtchic, Fort McPherson, Inuv...
Aug 03, 2021
Downed utility line snarls traffic, leaves more than 1,000 without power
NANAIMO - A bird hitting a power transformer in downtown Nanaimo caused a utility line to fall, leading to a substantial power outage and traffic delays.The crown corporation reported the incident occ...
Aug 03, 2021
Premier Jason Kenney to speak publicly for first time since COVID-19 changes
CALGARY - Premier Jason Kenney is to hold a news conference in Calgary today on Alberta's film and television industry. It will be the first time he will speak publicly since significant changes were ...
Aug 03, 2021
Manitoba premier says he's sorry for creating misunderstanding about Canadian history
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is apologizing for comments he made almost a month ago about Canadian history. Pallister says he's asking for forgiveness after saying people who came to Ca...
Aug 03, 2021