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Senate Finance panel OKs Tai as top U.S. trade negotiator
WASHINGTON - The Senate Finance Committee easily approved President Joe Biden's pick to be America's top trade negotiator. The panel on Wednesday confirmed Katherine Tai to be U.S. trade representativ...
Mar 03, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 10:30 a.m. Ontario is reporting 958 new COVID-19 cases today. The province says 17 more people have died from the virus. More th...
Mar 03, 2021
Tonywatch: Elizabeth Stanley seeks 'healing and connection'
NEW YORK - A short time after Broadway shut down last year, Elizabeth Stanley went on a tiny rescue mission. She was offered a chance to get back into her dressing room at the Broadhurst Theatre - hom...
Mar 03, 2021
Police uncover ‘possible plot’ by militia to breach Capitol
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Capitol Police say they have intelligence showing there is a "possible plot" by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on Thursday. The revelation was detailed in a statement...
Mar 03, 2021
N.S. RCMP who shot at firehall on administrative duty during internal reviews of case
HALIFAX - The RCMP says two officers who fired towards a civilian and another RCMP officer during last year's mass shooting will remain on administrative duties until internal inquiries are completed....
Mar 03, 2021
Moe offers message of hope about vaccinations, COVID measures
It's the good news many people have been waiting to hear as Saskatchewan gets ready to roll up its sleeve in a big way.Premier Scott Moe confirmed Tuesday the province will get more vaccine doses in M...
Mar 03, 2021
Federated Co-op’s annual report shows $1.3B sales decline in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't been kind to Federated Co-op.The company owned by roughly 190 co-ops in Western Canada is reporting a sharp decline in net profits, according to its annual report.Net prof...
Mar 03, 2021
Sask. alcohol sales increase leading to jump in harms: Expert
An increase in liquor sales is getting the attention of addiction experts in Saskatchewan.The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Association (SLGA) reported a 7.9 per cent increase in wholesale operations...
Mar 03, 2021
Conservative MP David Sweet joins chorus calling for end to COVID-19 restrictions
OTTAWA - A Conservative MP has joined the chorus of voices calling for an end to COVID-19 lockdowns. Ontario MP David Sweet says the pandemic-related restrictions are causing huge psychological and ec...
Mar 03, 2021
Sask. Hockey Association ponders discipline after video shows team breaking health orders
The Saskatchewan Hockey Association is looking at putting a team into the penalty box after a Facebook video was posted of the club playing a game.A video posted on social media appears to show the Un...
Mar 03, 2021