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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, June 2, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 344,941 new vaccinations administered for a total of 24,514...
Jun 02, 2021
Michigan responds on Line 5: 'This case is a state-law action through and through'
WASHINGTON - Lawyers for the state of Michigan say the dispute over the Line 5 pipeline belongs in state court, countering efforts by Canada and others to have it heard by a federal judge. In document...
Jun 02, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, June 2, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. There are 1,385,278 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,385,278 confirmed cases (29,277 activ...
Jun 02, 2021
Critics say Premier Jason Kenney dining with others flouts COVID-19 rules
EDMONTON - Photos of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and members of the United Conservative caucus dining together on a rooftop patio are drawing disapproval from critics who say the politicians flouted ...
Jun 02, 2021
Hundreds of Air Ronge, La Ronge residents support dirt bike track construction
Hundreds of residents from Air Ronge and La Ronge have signed a petition to support the construction of a dirt bike track in one of those municipalities. The petition was launched by Air Ronge residen...
Jun 02, 2021
Kenney criticized for cancel culture remarks amid renewed residential school debate
EDMONTON - A western Canadian Indigenous leader is condemning cancel culture remarks made by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, and says it reinforces a recent decision to scrap a formal working agreement ...
Jun 02, 2021
Lucki rejects idea of special prosecutor to look into assaults against RCMP members
OTTAWA - RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki is dismissing the idea of a special prosecutor to look into numerous claims that women in the national police force were assaulted by colleagues. Lucki is telli...
Jun 02, 2021
Pride Month begins in La Ronge with rainbow flag raising
The rainbow flag has been raised in La Ronge's Patterson Park and residents can look forward to several family-friendly events in the coming weeks. Close to 60 people gathered Tuesday to raise the fla...
Jun 02, 2021
LPGA Tour's CP Women's Open cancelled for second year in a row
VANCOUVER - The LPGA Tour's lone Canadian stop will not take place for the second year in a row because of border restrictions and logistical challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Golf Canada annou...
Jun 02, 2021
Minnesota United loans Canadian defender Callum Montgomery to San Diego Loyal
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Minnesota United has sent Canadian defender Callum Montgomery on loan to San Diego Loyal SC of the USL Championship for the remainder of the 2021 season. The 24-year-old from La...
Jun 02, 2021