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Ottawa to spend $1.5 billion to improve access to drugs for rare diseases
MONTREAL - The federal government says it will spend up to $1.5 billion over the next three years to improve access to drugs used to treat rare diseases. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says up to $1...
Mar 22, 2023

Canada's Einarson drops 8-3 decision to Germany at women's worlds curling playdowns
SANDVIKEN, Sweden - Canada's Kerri Einarson dropped an 8-3 decision to Germany's Daniela Jentsch in round-robin play at the women's world curling championship. Einarson and her Manitoba-based team of ...
Mar 22, 2023

Oilers sign Swedish centre Carl Berglund to entry-level contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Carl Berglund to a two-year entry level contract. The 23-year-old had 12 goals and 15 assists in 36 games in his senior NCAA season at UMass Lowell. ...
Mar 22, 2023

Five still missing as search continues at site of fatal fire in Old Montreal
MONTREAL - Firefighters and police are continuing to search for at least five missing people at the site of a fatal fire in Old Montreal while the investigation continues. While the plan had been to d...
Mar 22, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes managing big injuries, tight Metropolitan Division race
Rod Brind'Amour wouldn't mind seeing his Carolina Hurricanes coast into the playoffs. Given the razor-thin margins in the battle for this season's Metropolitan Division crown, that's unlikely to be th...
Mar 22, 2023

Provincial budget to be released amid questions about health care
On Wednesday afternoon, the provincial government will release its spring budget, outlining its priorities and predictions for the year ahead.And it appears the gravy train is still running for Saskat...
Mar 22, 2023

Fog advisory issued for Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Meadow Lake
Environment Canada issued a fog advisory Wednesday morning for areas around Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Meadow Lake.The weather agency said dense fog is occurring in these areas, reducing visibilitie...
Mar 22, 2023

Chronic Wasting Disease in Saskatchewan - Webinar
Our next Native Prairie Speaker Series Webinar is about Chronic Wasting Disease in Saskatchewan! Join Dr. Iga Stasiuk, Government of Saskatchewan will be presenting on Tuesday April 4th at 12pm. Regis...
Mar 22, 2023

Sakamoto leads after short program at figure skating worlds
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - Defending champion Kaori Sakamoto took the lead after the women's short program at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday. Aiming to become the first Japanese skater...
Mar 22, 2023

Tear gas, clashes as Lebanon protesters try to storm govt HQ
BEIRUT (AP) - Lebanese security forces fired tear gas on Wednesday to disperse hundreds of protesters, mainly retired soldiers, who tried to break through the fence leading to the government headquart...
Mar 22, 2023