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Polls suggest decline in mental health, but point to clues on how to address it
OTTAWA - A review of polling data is giving a new look at the toll the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the mental health of Canadians. The review is based on a series of online Leger surveys over the c...
Dec 24, 2021
In Christmas message, Trudeau says Canadians can be hopeful amid the pandemic
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is still reason for Canadians to be hopeful despite the ongoing crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic. In his annual Christmas message, Trudeau says that wh...
Dec 24, 2021
IIHF cancels U18 women's championship for second straight year due to COVID concerns
The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Friday that tournaments scheduled to begin in January have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, including the under-18 women's world championship....
Dec 24, 2021
Prince Albert swimmers ready to make splash at winter games
With the Saskatchewan Winter Games less than two months away, excitement is beginning to bubble to the surface for the athletes receiving invitations.Olivia Harris, 15, and Olivia Schlamp, 11, will he...
Dec 24, 2021
Arrest warrent issued following incident at Island Lake First Nation
Loon Lake RCMP has issued an arrest warrant for Kashtin Lee Sandfly following an incident at Island Lake First Nation.Shortly before 8:00 a.m. on Dec. 21, RCMP responded to a report of a firearm disch...
Dec 24, 2021
Preparing for the holidays: Doctor gives insight on avoiding Omicron
As people get ready to celebrate a second COVID Christmas, an infectious disease physician in Regina is encouraging them to take some extra steps to prevent themselves from contracting or spreading th...
Dec 24, 2021
Queuing for COVID boosters and deadly ferry fire: In The News for Dec. 24
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 24 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Dec 24, 2021
Ferry fire kills at least 37 in southern Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - A massive fire swept through a crowded river ferry in southern Bangladesh early Friday, leaving at least 37 dead and 72 injured, as passengers jumped off the vessel and swam t...
Dec 24, 2021
Proportional eating recommended during the holidays
During the Christmas season, our team at Pattison Media is once again producing positive stories based around holiday traditions and accomplishments for the region.Ahead of Christmas Day, here's a dis...
Dec 24, 2021
Boosters shots and COVID test kits topping Canadian's wish lists
On the eve of the Christmas holiday, COVID-19 booster shots and rapid test kits are topping the wish lists of many Canadians as case numbers rocket to record highs across much of the nation. Fuelled b...
Dec 24, 2021