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COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to 150, province reports fourth highest new case total
There are now 150 hospitalizations in the province related to COVID-19, after a one-day increase of 19. Less than two weeks ago, just 79 people were in hospital. Of the 150 hospitalizations, 11 are in...
Jan 15, 2022
Vaccine rules for truck drivers entering Canada come into effect
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truckers crossing into Canada from the United States is now in effect, raising worries about future disruptions to the supply chain. As of today Canadian truckers must b...
Jan 15, 2022
Jamaica arrests ex-Haiti senator sought in leader's slaying
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Haiti's National Police said Saturday that a former senator sought in the July 7 killing of President Jovenel Mose has been arrested in Jamaica. Police spokesman Gary Desr...
Jan 15, 2022
Reshaun Walkes comes full circle in being drafted by Toronto FC
TORONTO - Reshaun Walkes watched the MLS SuperDraft online, hoping to see his name pop up. Then the MLS site crashed. Fifteen minutes later he got a call from his agent saying he had been drafted. "Bu...
Jan 15, 2022
With land starved for moisture, farmers react to winter so far
For people living in the city, snow can be a major annoyance.Bad roads, having to shovel driveways and wet shoes are just some of the nuisances that snow brings.However, some farmers are praying for m...
Jan 15, 2022
Rush lose another nail-biter to Seals
It came down to the wire, but the Rush ultimately couldn't seal the deal.The Saskatchewan Rush came up just short in a 12-11 defeat to the San Diego Seals.It's been an on-going trend for the Rush to s...
Jan 15, 2022
Former federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough dies at 77
HALIFAX - Former federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough, a political trailblazer who paved the way for women in politics, died Saturday in Halifax at the age of 77. Her family confirmed McDonough's death ...
Jan 15, 2022
Kripps clinches second in overall two-man standings, while Appiah third in monobob
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland - Justin Kripps raced to second in the two-man World Cup bobsled finale on Saturday, to secure second in the overall standings, while fellow Canadian Cynthia Appiah won bronze ...
Jan 15, 2022
Update on psychedelic therapy drugs a positive step in mental-health care: experts
A doctor and a psychologist say Health Canada's move to allow physicians to request restricted psychedelic drugs for patients as part of their psychotherapy is a positive step toward transforming ment...
Jan 15, 2022
YouTuber funds escape from Taliban of 170 Hazara filmmakers, activists to Canada
OTTAWA - A YouTuber who gives investment tips helped fund the escape of 170 Afghans from the Taliban to Canada. David Lee, an investor who lives in Texas, helped a large group of stranded Afghans get ...
Jan 15, 2022