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More federal prisons reporting COVID-19 outbreaks, dozens of new cases among staff
OTTAWA - More federal prisons are reporting COVID-19 outbreaks, with the surge in new infections affecting not only inmates but also a large number of correctional officers and staff. New outbreaks we...
Dec 31, 2021
B.C. reduces COVID-19 self-isolation to five days with no symptoms
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has reduced the requirement to self-isolate after testing positive for COVID-19 to five days for fully vaccinated people without symptoms. A mask must be worn around other...
Dec 31, 2021
Record number of new daily COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan
The province is ending 2021 with a record, but not one they want. They're reporting 735 new daily confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, ahead of the 650 cases reported back in October, however, 241 o...
Dec 31, 2021
Stampeders re-sign quarterback Jake Maier, made three starts in rookie season
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed American quarterback Jake Maier, who emerged as a dependable backup to Bo Levi Mitchell last season. Maier played 11 games for the Stampeders during his...
Dec 31, 2021
Devils coach Lindy Ruff tests positive, misses Oilers game
New Jersey coach Lindy Ruff tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the Devils' game against the Edmonton Oilers and was isolated from the team. The Devils made the announcement Friday, roughly 45 m...
Dec 31, 2021
With no fix in sight, new moms turn to federal tribunal to get EI benefits
OTTAWA - For Courtney Franks, it's not about the money, but feeling like the employment insurance system has treated her and other new mothers unfairly. Franks is fighting the government at the tribun...
Dec 31, 2021
Military preparing for promised consultations with sexual misconduct victims
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is preparing for the launch of highly anticipated consultations with thousands of current and former military members and defence officials who experienced inappropr...
Dec 31, 2021
YEAR IN REVIEW: Ryan Meili hopes 2021 was a turning point
The past year has been a tough one for Saskatchewan and, NDP Leader Ryan Meili said, for him as well."I really care about what happens here," said Meili, "and in particular, as somebody who's a doc(to...
Dec 31, 2021
COVID kibosh on New Year's Eve parties and Biden vs Putin: In The News for Dec. 31
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 31 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Dec 31, 2021
Many provinces modifying health restrictions amid rising COVID tide
With the relentless surge of the Omicron variant now pushing COVID-19 case numbers to new highs almost daily, governments across Canada are fighting back with tougher pandemic restrictions. Quebec Pre...
Dec 31, 2021