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Yukon to lift restrictions on travel and indoor gatherings as vaccination rates climb
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government says rising vaccination rates mean several COVID-19 restrictions are expected to be lifted next month. Acting chief medical health officer Dr. Catherine Elliott says ...
Jul 21, 2021
Onion Lake powwow draws immense crowd in first post-pandemic Indigenous cultural gathering
Healing and unity were key themes at the Onion Lake Powwow that took place over the weekend. Thousands of people from all across the continent came together to honour the lives of many Indigenous chil...
Jul 21, 2021
Man found with stockpile of weapons, suffering from paranoia: court
A man found in possession of numerous guns, ammunition and materials that can be used to make explosives was suffering from paranoia according to evidence heard Wednesday morning at Prince Albert Prov...
Jul 21, 2021
City awards UPAR contract at special council meeting
The City of North Battleford awarded the contract for the Underground Pipe and Asphalt Replacement (UPAR) work for 2021-2022 at a special meeting of council Wednesday.K & S Asphalt was selected fo...
Jul 21, 2021
'An impactful action': Roberts joins Air Ronge council as new Elder advisor
The mayor of Air Ronge is hopeful the appointment of an Elder advisor brings meaningful change to the way the municipal government conducts day-to-day operations. "It is truly an honour to have Elder ...
Jul 21, 2021
Raiders' Nolan Allan credits his teammates and brothers for helping his career
Whenever Nolan Allan has needed advice about how to handle himself during his NHL draft-eligible year, he's had plenty of outlets to go to. His captain Kaiden Guhle and Ozzy Wiesblatt were both drafte...
Jul 21, 2021
Louisiana veto session ends with no bill rejections reversed
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana lawmakers ended their historic veto session Wednesday after two days in which Republicans failed to overturn any of Gov. John Bel Edwards' bill rejections, a signific...
Jul 21, 2021
Judge issues reasons for rejecting new evidence in Meng Wanzhou's extradition case
VANCOUVER - A B.C. Supreme Court judge says she won't allow proposed new evidence in Meng Wanzhou's extradition case because it doesn't "expressly" support the Huawei executive's claim that the United...
Jul 21, 2021
Louisiana veto session ends with no bill rejections reversed
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana lawmakers ended their historic veto session Wednesday after two days in which Republicans failed to overturn any of Gov. John Bel Edwards' bill rejections, a signific...
Jul 21, 2021
O'Reilly accuser's appearance on 'The View' stopped by order
NEW YORK - "The View" cancelled a planned appearance Wednesday by a woman who settled a sexual harassment lawsuit against Bill O'Reilly, after the former Fox News Channel personality sought and receiv...
Jul 21, 2021