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Last phases of Alberta’s Phase 2 vaccine rollout to start Friday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - More Albertans will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointments this Friday.Over 65,000 residents eligible in the rest of the Phase 2C and 2D rollout will be able to book as o...
Apr 29, 2021
Newfoundland and Labrador rethinking plan to rename Red Indian Lake after criticism
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Newfoundland and Labrador government is walking back its plan to rename Red Indian Lake following criticism from local residents about a lack of consultation. The Office of Indi...
Apr 29, 2021
Alberta, B.C. caribou lose twice as much habitat from fire, industry as they gain
A newly published paper says threatened caribou herds have lost twice as much habitat as they've gained over the last twenty years. Researchers used satellite photos to demonstrate that wildfires, for...
Apr 29, 2021
Anaheim Ducks goalie Ryan Miller to retire at end of season
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Anaheim Ducks goalie Ryan Miller will retire at the conclusion of the season, ending the 18-year career of the winningest American-born goaltender in NHL history. The 40-year-old Mil...
Apr 29, 2021
Town of Magrath advised of potential increase to Pothole Creek water levels
MAGRATH, AB - There's a special notice out for residents in Magrath.Alberta Environment and Parks has advised the southern Alberta town that because of ongoing construction at the Jensen Reservoir, wa...
Apr 29, 2021
Young Canadians to receive more supports from the Government
OTTAWA, ON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participated in a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday addressing young Canadians and highlighting measures they've taken in the 2021 Budget to help assist fu...
Apr 29, 2021
Montreal suburb's plan to charge for picnic table reservations draws backlash
MONTREAL - A Montreal suburb is stirring up debate over a plan to charge its citizens to reserve picnic tables in city parks. A draft bylaw by Dorval city council proposes charging $10 for residents t...
Apr 29, 2021
Ontario marks death-toll milestone as Atlantic bubble remains closed by outbreaks
Ontario has marked a grim milestone with the province's death toll pushing past 8,000 accelerated by a deadly third wave of the pandemic as Nova Scotia saw a slight decline in new infections.Ontario o...
Apr 29, 2021
Former Forge FC defender David Edgar joins CPL champion's coaching staff
HAMILTON - Former Canadian international David Edgar, who retired as a Forge FC player in December, has joined the Canadian Premier League team's staff as an assistant coach. The 33-year-old centre ba...
Apr 29, 2021
Indigenous tourism group frets for future over funding gap in federal budget
OTTAWA - A group representing thousands of Indigenous-led tourism operators says it doesn't think the recent federal budget will do enough to help the industry avoid collapse. What's more, the Indigen...
Apr 29, 2021