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Kenney apologizes for making analogy between COVID-19 and AIDS
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has apologized for comparing the stigma of being unvaccinated for COVID-19 to the plight of HIV-AIDS patients in the 1980s.In a post on Twitter, Kenney calls it...
Feb 09, 2022
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times eastern: 11:45 a.m....
Feb 09, 2022
Alouettes re-sign veteran quarterback Harris, extend defensive lineman Sewell
Veteran quarterback Trevor Harris is returning to the Montreal Alouettes. The six-foot-three, 212-pound American signed a one-year deal with Montreal as a free agent Wednesday. The Alouettes also sign...
Feb 09, 2022
New York lets broad mask mandate expire, but not in schools
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that the state will end a COVID-19 mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, but will keep masking rules in pl...
Feb 09, 2022
Ottawa community members step up for downtown neighbours amid convoy demonstrations
OTTAWA - On the Monday after the first weekend that trucks and demonstrators filled the streets of downtown Ottawa, Ellie Charters went for a walk in the area. "The vibe in Ottawa was eerie. It was sc...
Feb 09, 2022
Ugandan author flees after alleged torture, says lawyer
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - A prominent writer and government critic who accused Uganda's security forces of torture has gone into exile ahead of a looming criminal trial, his attorney said Wednesday. Kakw...
Feb 09, 2022
Census 2021: A snapshot of Prairie population and dwelling data
Alberta: For the first time in years, Alberta's growth has lagged behind the national average. Its 4.8 per cent growth rate between 2016 and 2021 was slightly below the national mark of 5.2 per cent. ...
Feb 09, 2022
Census 2021: A snapshot of Ontario's population and dwelling data
Canada's most populous province grew at a faster pace than the rest of the country overall over the last five years, thanks largely to immigration. Some of the most dramatic local growth happened outs...
Feb 09, 2022
UN court orders Uganda to pay Congo $325M for violence
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The International Court of Justice on Wednesday ordered Uganda to pay $325 million in compensation to Congo for violence in a long-running conflict between the African ne...
Feb 09, 2022
Despite COVID-19, census shows population grew at fastest rate in G7, topping 36.9M
OTTAWA, ON - Statistics Canada says the national population almost hit 37 million last year as it grew at the fastest rate among G7 nations.The agency says Canada's population was just over 36.9 milli...
Feb 09, 2022