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Dix says Omicron variant upending holiday plans, health restrictions being considered
VICTORIA - Dramatically rising case counts of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Ontario, Quebec and around the world has British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix warning about a "time to exercise cau...
Dec 15, 2021
Vancouver Canucks name former scout Derek Clancey assistant general manager
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have named former scout Derek Clancey assistant general manager. The Canucks (13-15-2) announced the news in a release Wednesday, saying Clancey will oversee the team...
Dec 15, 2021
Conservative MPs free to travel international, Liberal, NDP MPs must stay home
OTTAWA - Conservative MPs will be free to travel internationally over the holidays while their Liberal and NDP counterparts have been told to stay home. Politicians jet-setting to different vacation d...
Dec 15, 2021
NWT joins nine provinces and Yukon in new $10-a-day national child care plan
OTTAWA - The federal government has agreed to a $51-million deal to slash child care fees and add 300 new spaces in the Northwest Territories. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Caroline Cochra...
Dec 15, 2021
Lac La Ronge Food Bank reaches hamper limit as grocery prices rise
The rising cost of food will continue in 2022 and will impact residents of the tri-communities.Canada's 2022 Food Price Report is forecasting overall food price increases next year to be up to seven p...
Dec 15, 2021
Federal Court of Appeal sides with government in CSIS warrant appeal
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal staunchly defends the principle of solicitor-client privilege in overturning elements of a ruling that Canada's spy service breached its obligation to be fully for...
Dec 15, 2021
Elks sign defensive back Aaron Grymes to two-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed defensive back Aaron Grymes to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday. The seven-year CFL veteran had 51 defensive tackles and one interception in 13 games last...
Dec 15, 2021
Curling Canada finalizes field for 16-team Olympic mixed doubles trials
OTTAWA - The 16-team field for Canada's Olympic mixed doubles trials was confirmed Wednesday by Curling Canada. The Dec. 28-Jan. 2 competition at Stride Place in Portage la Prairie, Man., will determi...
Dec 15, 2021
Leafs, Raptors, Senators to have 50 per cent fan capacity amid COVID-19 surge
TORONTO - The new COVID-19 surge is impacting sports fans in Ontario. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors plus the Ottawa Senators will see their venue capacity reduced to 50 per cent at home games st...
Dec 15, 2021
AP source: NHL reintroducing enhanced COVID-19 restrictions
With the number of coronavirus cases and game postponements climbing, the NHL is reintroducing enhanced COVID-19 protocols that include restricting players to staying in their hotels while on the road...
Dec 15, 2021