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Province reports 97 new cases of COVID-19, 25 in north, two deaths
The province is reporting another 97 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Nov. 15, 56 of which are in unvaccinated individuals.The new cases in Northern Saskatchewan today are located in the North West ...
Nov 15, 2021
Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes still looking to take second in East Division
Trevor Harris and the Montreal Alouettes made sure the final week of the CFL regular season was a meaningful one. Harris threw three TD passes to lead Montreal past the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-14 on ...
Nov 15, 2021
Conservative senator launches petition pushing for review of O'Toole's leadership
OTTAWA - A Conservative senator has begun a petition pushing for review of Erin O'Toole's leadership of the party within six months. Sen. Denise Batters, a vocal critic of O'Toole, says he cannot lead...
Nov 15, 2021
De Guzman looks to give back to the game with new League1 Ontario team
Julian de Guzman's soccer career has seen him transition from star player to coach, general manager and TV pundit. And now the former Canadian international is an owner, looking to build Simcoe County...
Nov 15, 2021
Winnipeg Jets star Mark Scheifele to play in 2022 Manitoba Open after two year layoff
Winnipeg Jets star Mark Scheifele has been given a sponsor's exemption to the Manitoba Open golf tournament next August. It will be the second time Scheifele plays in the Mackenzie Tour event, having ...
Nov 15, 2021
Unvaccinated federal employees not granted exemptions to be put on unpaid leave today
OTTAWA - Employees in the core federal public sector who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be put on unpaid leave today, unless they were already granted an accommodation. The polic...
Nov 15, 2021
As MPs return to Hill, some still worry about safety despite enhanced security
OTTAWA - With a week until MPs return to Parliament Hill, the issue of safety is still top of mind for some as the threat of political violence has been on the rise. In October 2020, the House of Comm...
Nov 15, 2021
Quebec coroner concerned about lack of COVID-19 preparation in long-term care homes
QUEBEC - The coroner leading an inquest into COVID-19 deaths in Quebec's long-term care homes says she's concerned the facilities weren't prepared for the first wave of the pandemic. Ghane Kamel made ...
Nov 15, 2021
Treaty Commissioner Speaker Series - Myths and Misconceptions
The Office of the Treaty Commissioner Speaker Series is hosting Myths and Misconceptions with Aaron Tootoosis. It's a free virtual event on Nov. 25. More info and the link to join here: http://www.otc...
Nov 15, 2021
Quebec judge rules province's abandoned health-care vaccine mandate is legal
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has ruled in favour of the province's vaccine mandate for health-care workers, nearly two weeks after the government suspended the health order. Justice Michel...
Nov 15, 2021