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No 'euthanasia' in Quebec care homes during COVID-19, expert tells coroner's inquest
MONTREAL - A coroner's inquest into deaths in Quebec long-term care homes during the first wave of COVID-19 was dominated Tuesday by debate over whether medicating certain residents to alleviate their...
Nov 02, 2021
Province tables new trails management and preservation act
EDMONTON, AB - The province has introduced legislation that aims to protect and preserve trails in Alberta.The Alberta Trails Act will strive to make sure more trails and adjacent areas are conserved ...
Nov 02, 2021
City of Iqaluit says water meets health standards but residents still can't drink it
IQALUIT - City officials say Iqaluit's drinking water meets national standards, but residents can't consume it until Nunavut's chief public health officer says it's OK. Chief administrative officer Am...
Nov 02, 2021
Guilty pleas from LPS officers in misconduct hearing
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Three members of the Lethbridge Police Service pleaded guilty to misconduct charges during a disciplinary hearing Tuesday (Nov 2), but the decision on sanctions has been adjourned. ...
Nov 02, 2021
2020 provided strong agriculture and food exports, according to Farm Credit Canada
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- In spite of challenges, including a global contraction in agricultural exports, Farm Credit Canada`s (FCC) latest trade report found 2020 to be a relatively good year. J.P. Gervais,...
Nov 02, 2021
PM says Indigenous talks may offer "solution" so Canada can honour war dead
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is confident a "solution" will be reached to allow Canada to honour its war dead on Remembrance Day by lowering the flag to half-mast. Trudeau gave his s...
Nov 02, 2021
World Series seeing its highest TV viewership since 2019
HOUSTON (AP) - The World Series has its highest broadcast viewership since 2019 - with 13.9 million tuned in during Sunday's Game 5 alone across Fox platforms. Atlanta's 3-2 win over Houston on Saturd...
Nov 02, 2021
Gilmore steps down as president and CEO of MLS club CF Montréal
MONTREAL - Kevin Gilmore is stepping down as president and chief executive officer of Major League Soccer team CF Montral. A team release Thursday said the move is effective immediately and called it ...
Nov 02, 2021
Toronto FC season on the line in Canadian Championship semifinal against Pacific FC
Toronto FC's season is on the line Wednesday, with the visit of Pacific FC for the Canadian Championship semifinal. Whatever happens at BMO Field, Pacific (13-8-6) will still be atop the Canadian Prem...
Nov 02, 2021
Kabul safe houses need $5 million by Friday to stay open, say veterans
OTTAWA - Canadian veterans who fought in Afghanistan say another $5 million is needed to keep safe houses in Kabul open past a Friday closure deadline. The safe houses are protecting about 1,700 forme...
Nov 02, 2021