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Cities seek immediate help on housing affordability in federal budget
OTTAWA - The head of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities says the federal Liberals must be ambitious about lowering the cost of housing in the federal budget later this week. Joanne Vanderheyden...
Apr 05, 2022
NACI: Provinces should prep to offer 2nd COVID-19 booster shots
OTTAWA - The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says provinces and territories should rapidly prepare to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks. The committee says govern...
Apr 05, 2022
Public service union seeks more relief for workers affected by Phoenix pay system
The largest union in the federal public service is hoping the government uses this week's budget to set aside money for workers still facing issues from the Phoenix pay system. Chris Aylward, presiden...
Apr 05, 2022
State-of-the-art robotic surgical system to be used at Saskatoon’s St. Paul’s Hospital
It's a first for Saskatchewan.By this fall, a $2.5-million, state-of-the-art robotic surgical system should be ready for use at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon.Called the "Da Vinci" surgical system, ...
Apr 05, 2022
Public service union seeks more relief for workers affected by Phoenix pay system
OTTAWA - The largest union in the federal public service is hoping the government uses this week's budget to set aside money for workers still facing issues from the Phoenix pay system. Chris Aylward,...
Apr 05, 2022
NACI: Provinces should prep to offer 2nd COVID-19 booster shots
OTTAWA - The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says provinces and territories should rapidly prepare to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks. The committee says govern...
Apr 05, 2022
Stanley Mission Punahkotoon Any Species 4 Hour Quad Fish Derby
The Stanley Mission Punahkotoon Any Species 4 Hour Quad Fish Derby will be Saturday, April 9 at Peter Ross Bay.Entry Fee is $100 with a sidebet included for smallest fish.See the poster for details.
Apr 05, 2022
AP sources: Ivanka Trump set to testify before Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ivanka Trump, former President Donald Trump's daughter and among those closest to him during the insurrection at the Capitol, is set to testify Tuesday before the Jan. 6 committee, a...
Apr 05, 2022
New exhibit showcases the unique and often forgotten art in Prince Albert
Local art will again be on display as a new exhibit hopes to showcase the unique masterpieces from the city.As part of the Artists in Communities program, a new display is now open at the John V. Hick...
Apr 05, 2022
GOP Rep. Upton, who voted to impeach Trump, won't run again
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Longtime Michigan Republican Rep. Fred Upton, who voted to impeach President Donald Trump over the Capitol insurrection, announced Tuesday he will not run for a 19th term in Cong...
Apr 05, 2022