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Quebec redirects COVID vaccinations from Olympic Stadium because of weekend protest
MONTREAL - Quebec is redirecting people from the mass vaccination site at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday because of a planned protest in the area against COVID-19 health orders. Health Minister Chris...
Apr 30, 2021
Veteran Patrick Mullins happy to share his experience with Toronto FC's young talent
At 29 and in his eighth season in Major League Soccer, forward Patrick Mullins has seen and learned a few things. And like fellow veteran Jozy Altidore, he is happy to share that knowledge with Toront...
Apr 30, 2021
Trudeau says review of military sexual misconduct a response to system-wide failures
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an independent review of the military's handling of sexual misconduct is an attempt to correct what he deems a "failure of the entire system." The Liberal g...
Apr 30, 2021
COVID-19 confirmed at Iqaluit's jails, boarding home as cases rise
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut health officials say inmates at two of Iqaluit's correctional facilities have tested positive for COVID-19. Chief public health officer Dr. Michael Patterson says four inmat...
Apr 30, 2021
Germany uses three-player team after COVID-19 issues at world curling playdowns
CALGARY - Germany used a three-player team for its opening draw at the LGT World Women's Curling Championship on Friday morning after being given late clearance to compete. The shorthanded lineup of s...
Apr 30, 2021
Sikh advocacy group says India blocked Canadian website to fund COVID-19 patients
OTTAWA - A Sikh advocacy group says the government of India has blocked a Canadian website that aims to raise funds for COVID-19 patients abroad. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a lawyer for Sikhs For Justic...
Apr 30, 2021
Feds to work 'narrowly' with Ontario plea to pause entry of international students
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says "the borders are broken" and is pushing Ottawa to tighten restrictions at international land crossings amid a COVID-19 surge. Ford says if it were up to him, he'd shut d...
Apr 30, 2021
Campaign helping Nanaimo and area women receive menstrual products they need
NANAIMO - A campaign to get menstrual products to the women who need them most is now in its second year. Signy Madden, executive director of the United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island, said...
Apr 30, 2021
Quebec City stabbing suspect makes virtual court appearance from jail infirmary
QUEBEC - The man accused in the Quebec City Halloween night stabbing attack that killed two people appeared in court today via video conference from the infirmary of his detention centre. No reason wa...
Apr 30, 2021
Signature Dish: Ricky's 24-hour Braised Short Ribs
NANAIMO - If you compared a good meal to a nice, warm hug then the 24-hour braised short ribs would be one from your mom.Slow cooked, delicately treated and beautifully presented, one of the newest di...
Apr 30, 2021