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Israel Start-Up Nation scales back June racing schedule due to COVID-19 outbreak
The Israel Start-up Nation cycling team is pulling out of five races this month after three staff members tested positive for COVID-19. But the team and Ottawa rider Michael Woods will compete as sche...
Jun 03, 2021
Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser expects Latifi to try and take him down in UFC bout
Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser has yet to be taken down in the UFC, a record that will no doubt be tested Saturday night. The 29-year-old from Bonnyville, Alta., who now calls Edmont...
Jun 03, 2021
Athletes: Osaka's withdrawal raises important questions on media and mental health
TORONTO - There were times Patrick Chan wanted to march right past reporters after his skate. The three-time world figure skating champion knew that particularly after a bad program, he'd be asked que...
Jun 03, 2021
Two years after MMIWG report, Ottawa releases preliminary national plan
OTTAWA - Two years after the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released its sweeping findings, a plan to move forward on its 231 calls to justice is finally being p...
Jun 03, 2021
House expected to adopt bill revising citizenship oath to include Indigenous treaties
The House is expected to adopt a bill revising oath of citizenship that will have newcomers swear to observe Canada's treaties with Indigenous Peoples today. On Tuesday, the House unanimously agreed t...
Jun 03, 2021
Pressure mounts on Canada to donate COVID-19 vaccine doses to COVAX now
OTTAWA - Almost three dozen Canadian aid groups, faith-based organizations and global development advocates say Canada needs to donate some COVID-19 doses to a global vaccine alliance immediately. The...
Jun 03, 2021
Biden announces international COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House on Thursday unveiled President Joe Biden's plans to share COVID-19 vaccines with the world, including its intent to direct 75% of excess doses through the U.N.-backed...
Jun 03, 2021
Singh demands Trudeau drop legal battle against First Nations children, survivors
OTTAWA - New Democrats are making a renewed push for the federal government to take concrete steps toward reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. In the House of Commons today, NDP Leader Jagmeet Sing...
Jun 03, 2021
Re-opening dates for Lethbridge facilities announced for Stage 2 of Alberta’s “Open for Summer Plan”
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has provided an update on the opening dates for certain facilities as Stage 2 of the province's "Open for Summer Plan" approaches.Barring any changes, here is a...
Jun 03, 2021
Study suggests fishing gear entanglement stunting growth of endangered right whales
HALIFAX - Scientists are reporting a troubling reduction in the length of North Atlantic right whales, suggesting a key factor in their stunted growth may be the fishing gear many haul around after be...
Jun 03, 2021