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Capitol siege by pro-Trump mob forces questions, ousters
WASHINGTON - The violent siege of the Capitol by President Donald Trump's supporters forced painful new questions across government Thursday - about his fitness to remain in office for two more weeks,...
Jan 07, 2021
COVID-19 restrictions extended to Feb. 5 in B.C. to 'hold the line'
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor says COVID-19 restrictions that were set to expire Friday have been extended to Feb. 5. Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the extension while reporting eight more dea...
Jan 07, 2021
STF looking for earlier vaccinations for Sask. teachers
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) is hoping teachers will soon be able to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.Health-care workers, residents and staff at long-term and personal care homes, and com...
Jan 07, 2021
GOP's Loeffler concedes to Warnock in Georgia runoff
ATLANTA - Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler on Thursday conceded to Democrat Raphael Warnock in one of two Georgia Senate runoffs that will give control of the U.S. Senate to Democrats. Loeffler, who was...
Jan 07, 2021
Children North steps up to provide hot meals during Scattered Site closure
Staff at La Ronge's Children North knew they had to respond when they learned some of the community's most vulnerable residents were going without food."At Children North, we fill the gaps," said Exec...
Jan 07, 2021
CUPE hopes to see more support for education workers
CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) is concerned about protecting education support workers against possible exposure to COVID-19, and would like to see a provincial mandate put forward.Rob West...
Jan 07, 2021
Homan's post-Scotties curling schedule uncertain with baby on way in spring
Skip Rachel Homan has pencilled in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on her calendar next month for the Calgary curling bubble. If she were to win a fourth national women's title, it would make for a ...
Jan 07, 2021
Woman walking in Nanaimo, B.C., is showered with cash: RCMP
NANAIMO, B.C. - The Mounties say a woman out for a walk in Nanaimo, B.C., was surprised when cash began falling from the sky around her. Police say in a news release the woman was walking on a street ...
Jan 07, 2021
Canadian figure skaters go head-to-head in unique virtual Skate Canada Challenge
There were no judges to smile at, and no fans to cheer them on. It was very much like an every-day practice on their home rink - but completely different. Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier skated their ic...
Jan 07, 2021
Canada's Cyle Larin scoring goals, turning heads with Besiktas in Turkey
Cyle Larin's European adventure has proved both challenging and rewarding. The Canadian international forward rode out the bumps and is now turning heads and scoring goals. Larin is joint top-scorer i...
Jan 07, 2021