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Canadiens forwards Cole Caufield and Joel Armia placed in NHL's COVID-19 protocol
Montreal Canadiens forwards Cole Caufield and Joel Armia have been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol ahead of Tuesday's game in Dallas against the Stars. The last-place Canadiens have endured a mi...
Jan 18, 2022
Military dealing with more than 10,000 unfilled positions amid growing pressures
OTTAWA - New figures show the Canadian Armed Forces are struggling with a growing shortage of personnel even as the military faces more and more demands at home and abroad. While the military is suppo...
Jan 18, 2022
Nunavut has first death in Omicron wave; Ottawa to send nurses and contact tracers
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut's premier says the territory has recorded its first COVID-19 death during the Omicron wave. P.J. Akeeagok is sharing his condolences with the person's family and community. ...
Jan 18, 2022
Canada's Liam Fraser moves to Belgian second tier with KMSK Deinze
Canadian international midfielder Liam Fraser has signed with KMSK Deinze in the Belgian second tier. The 23-year-old from Toronto joined Columbus last May on loan from Toronto FC. He made one appeara...
Jan 18, 2022
Homeless shelters face added strain amid Omicron, high rates of people on streets
OTTAWA - People working to help the homeless are struggling to support those living on the streets as the highly transmissible Omicron COVID-19 variant sweeps through communities. Deirdre Freiheit, pr...
Jan 18, 2022
Quebec singer-songwriter Karim Ouellet, 37, found dead in Quebec City
MONTREAL - The Quebec coroner's office is investigating the death of singer-songwriter Karim Ouellet, 37. Quebec City police said today officers found Ouellet's body in a building Monday night in the ...
Jan 18, 2022
Five-time Olympic medallist Hamelin headlines Canada's short-track team for Beijing
Canada's short-track speedskating star Charles Hamelin will make his fifth Olympic appearance at the 2022 Games in Beijing. The 37-year-old from Sainte-Julie Que., who has five Olympic medals includin...
Jan 18, 2022
Youth Virtual TikTok Competition
La Ronge ICFS Prevention Services is hosting a Youth Virtual TikTok Competition.See the poster for details.
Jan 18, 2022
MLSE looking for new president and CEO as Michael Friisdahl lands new job
TORONTO - Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is looking for a new president and CEO. The owner of the NHL Leafs, NBA Raptors, CFL Argonauts, AHL Marlies and Major League Soccer's Toronto FC said Tues...
Jan 18, 2022
Date set for upcoming byelection in Athabasca
The date has been set for the upcoming Athabasca byelection. In a media release issued by the provincial government on Tuesday, it was stated the byelection has been set for Feb. 15. There are current...
Jan 18, 2022