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Most support workplace diversity but not if it's a job qualification: national survey
REGINA - Most people in a new Canada-wide survey say equal representation in government is important, but they don't support employers taking demographic characteristics into account in hiring and pro...
Jan 10, 2022

CFL sacks leader Leonard signs two-year extension with Roughriders
REGINA - American defensive lineman A.C. Leonard, who registered a CFL-high 11 sacks last season, signed a two-year contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Monday. The six-foot-two, 25...
Jan 10, 2022

Inquest into Quebec long-term care deaths during pandemic's first wave to resume
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner's inquest into deaths in long-term care homes during the pandemic's first wave enters its final stage today, resuming after a month-long pause. Almost 4,000 people died in ...
Jan 10, 2022

COVID hospitalizations nearing or reaching record highs in several provinces
COVID-19 cases are threatening to overwhelm hospitals in several parts of Canada, with hospitalizations nearing or reaching record highs in Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick. Former CEO of the Univer...
Jan 10, 2022

Investigation launched into unlocked provincial ministry building in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Ministry of Social Development officials are looking into how members of the public gained access to a large government building which should have been locked shut.The investigation follows ...
Jan 10, 2022

Most support workplace diversity but not if it's a job qualification: national survey
REGINA - Most people in a new Canada-wide survey say equal representation in government is important, but they don't support employers taking demographic characteristics into account in hiring and pro...
Jan 10, 2022

Australian judge reinstates tennis star Djokovic's visa
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - An Australian judge has reinstated tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa, which was canceled last week because he is unvaccinated. Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly also ordere...
Jan 09, 2022

Myanmar's Suu Kyi sentenced to 4 more years in prison
BANGKOK (AP) - A court in Myanmar sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four more years in prison on Monday after finding her guilty of illegally importing and possessing walkie-talkies and viol...
Jan 09, 2022

Australian judge reinstates tennis star Djokovic's visa
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - An Australian judge has reinstated tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa, which was canceled last week because he is unvaccinated. Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly also ordere...
Jan 09, 2022

Former Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin joins LA Kings as senior advisor
LOS ANGELES - Former Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin joined the Los Angeles Kings as a senior advisor, the team announced Sunday. "Marc brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to ...
Jan 09, 2022