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Canada's largest airlines push Ottawa for clear plan for vaccinated travellers
OTTAWA - Canada's largest airlines are renewing their call for a clear plan from Ottawa on resuming international travel after the European Union moved to reopen for vaccinated tourists. EU ambassador...
May 19, 2021

Phoenix Fire at Prince Albert National Park extinguished
Parks Canada has confirmed a fire burning in the southwest corner of Prince Albert National Park is no longer a threat.The Phoenix Fire, sparked by a lightning strike last week, burned an estimated 30...
May 19, 2021

Investigation into Fortin referred to Quebec prosecutor
OTTAWA - Canada's military police say they have referred their investigation into the general who oversaw Canada's vaccination campaign to Quebec's prosecution service, which has responsibility for la...
May 19, 2021

Seeking Indigenous Artists
National Indigenous Peoples Day is coming up. For our 2021 activities honouring this day, SaskMusic is offering a program that seeks to build mentorship and practical skills. We are seeking approximat...
May 19, 2021

Cyprus' devout want no part of Eurovision entry 'El Diablo'
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Several dozen Orthodox Christian faithful and clergy members held up wooden crucifixes, icons of saints and a banner declaring Cyprus' love for Christ in a renewed protest Wedne...
May 19, 2021

SGI shines spotlight on speeders in Saskatchewan
Speeding tickets in Saskatchewan came fast and furious in April.In a media release Wednesday, SGI said there were 7,165 speeding tickets issued by police officers in the province during the April Traf...
May 19, 2021

Cooler weather to aid firefight in P.A.
High winds continue to challenge crews battling the Cloverdale wildfire northeast of Prince Albert, but a change in the weather is being welcomed by emergency personnel. The fire is still uncontained....
May 19, 2021

Confusion, allegations and 16,524 phone calls: A look inside N.L.'s pandemic election
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's abrupt shift to a mail-in election in February led to more than 16,000 calls for help, several allegations of election violations and at least one plea f...
May 19, 2021

Respect for personal information must underpin vaccine passports: privacy watchdogs
OTTAWA - Canada's privacy commissioners say respect for laws and principles governing personal information must guide introduction of proof-of-vaccination certificates that could smooth the transition...
May 19, 2021

Vancouver police warn of spike in construction thefts as lumber prices rise
VANCOUVER - Construction companies in Vancouver are being encouraged to take extra precautions to prevent theft as the cost of lumber surges. Vancouver police say the department has seen a "significan...
May 19, 2021