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Vancouver Canucks' return has been pushed back another day at least
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks' anticipated return to work has been delayed at least another day. The NHL announced Sunday that due to an additional Canucks player being in the league's COVID-19 pr...
Apr 11, 2021
Singh seeks to rally New Democrats as glitchy policy convention wraps up
OTTAWA - Federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh took aim at the Liberal government Sunday, firing an opening salvo ahead of a possible election later this year. Rounding off a three-day policy conv...
Apr 11, 2021
Three banned from fishing, holding licences in Canada after overfishing violations
NOOTKA, B.C. - Three people have been banned from fishing or holding a fishing licence anywhere in Canada after pleading guilty to overfishing on Vancouver Island in 2019.Nootka Sound RCMP investigate...
Apr 11, 2021
Canada nearing peak of second wave of COVID-19, Tam says as Ontario sets case record
Canada's chief public health officer says the country is nearing the peak of the second wave of COVID-19, as several provinces are struggling to contain new outbreaks. Dr. Theresa Tam's statement come...
Apr 11, 2021
Creating permanent memorial to Nova Scotia mass shooting victims a delicate task
PORTAPIQUE, N.S. - Creating a memorial for those killed in Nova Scotia's mass shooting is a delicate task at a time when families continue to grieve and communities are reluctant to revisit horror, sa...
Apr 11, 2021
Canadian special forces supported major Iraqi military assault on ISIL last month
OTTAWA - The commander of Canada's special forces says his soldiers supported a major military offensive last month that U.S. and Iraqi officials say killed dozens of Islamic State fighters. The two-w...
Apr 11, 2021
'You cannot claim any more:' Russia seeks bigger piece of Arctic Ocean seabed
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Russia wants to stretch out imaginary lines on the ocean floor - and below it - and that has one northern security expert worried about consequences for other Arctic countries like ...
Apr 11, 2021
Midwifery in Southern Alberta: thriving interest and practice in maternal care
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Midwifery has been in practice for centuries all over the world. Before the advent of hospitals and obstetrics, it was a midwife who was called upon to deliver babies, particularly ...
Apr 11, 2021
'You cannot claim any more:' Russia seeks bigger piece of Arctic Ocean seabed
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Russia wants to stretch out imaginary lines on the ocean floor - and below it - and that has one northern security expert worried about consequences for other Arctic countries like ...
Apr 11, 2021
Religious leaders recall Prince Philip's spiritual curiosity
LONDON - Churches in Britain held services Sunday to remember Prince Philip as people of many religions reflected on a man whose gruff exterior hid a strong personal faith and deep curiosity about oth...
Apr 11, 2021