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Health Canada proposes ban on most vaping flavours it says appeal to youth
The federal government says it wants to ban most flavoured vaping products in a bid to reduce their appeal to youth. Health Canada released draft regulations Friday that would restrict all e-cigarette...
Jun 18, 2021
Vaccinated youth in Nunavut community to receive $100 gift card
ARVIAT, Nunavut - Youth in a community that had Nunavut's biggest outbreak of COVID-19 will each get a $100 gift card if they get a jab this weekend. Anyone aged 12 to 17 in Arviat can get a dose of t...
Jun 18, 2021
All Albertans 12+ now eligible for second COVID vaccine doses
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It is happening earlier than originally anticipated, but more Albertans can book their second shots now.As part of Friday's announcement that Alberta will be entering Stage 3 of lifti...
Jun 18, 2021
A healthier Toronto FC returns to action in Orlando after international break
Toronto FC returns to action Saturday healthier and more optimistic after going into the international break with an underwhelming 1-4-2 record. While there is still no resolution on the future of dis...
Jun 18, 2021
Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea looking forward to players interacting this year
Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea still has a linebacker's mentality. Earlier this week, veteran Winnipeg linebacker Adam Bighill quipped that what he missed most during the CFL's down time...
Jun 18, 2021
Canadian Government outlines support for Indigenous agriculture initiatives
OTTAWA, ONT. -- In line with the month of June dedicated to recognizing the achievements, history and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Mtis, the federal government is working to build a stronger a...
Jun 18, 2021
Nearly all COVID restrictions in Alberta to be lifted July 1
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans are in for a true reason to celebrate on Canada Day - the lifting of nearly all COVID-19 restrictions in the province.Premier Jason Kenney made the announcement Friday as 70...
Jun 18, 2021
Canada announces plan to settle 500 refugees and families ahead of World Refugee Day
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino has announced a new policy to help settle 500 refugees and their families in a news conference today. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says this will b...
Jun 18, 2021
Vaccine deliveries enough to fully vaccinate all eligible Canadians by end of July
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's promise of a two-dose fall is looking a lot more like it will become a two-dose August. Trudeau says Canada is on track now to have 68 million doses delivered ...
Jun 18, 2021
Inflation, pandemic hurting families financially, especially in Alberta: Study
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It goes without saying, but the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with other factors, has left many Canadians strapped for cash.A new survey from the Angus Reid Institute confirms this.Among...
Jun 18, 2021