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Hate crimes jumped 51 per cent in part spurred by pandemic, Toronto police report
TORONTO - Hate crime complaints and arrests in the country's largest city jumped sharply last year, with Jewish and Black people the most common targets, according to an annual police report released ...
Apr 22, 2021
Province says phase one of vaccine plan complete as of today
The Saskatchewan government has announced the completion of phase one of the provincial vaccine delivery plan as of April 22.Phase one priority vaccinations, according to the Saskatchewan government, ...
Apr 22, 2021
Better news for Toronto FC on injury front ahead of weekend game with Whitecaps
The injury news is getting better for Toronto FC ahead of Saturday's 'home opener' at Orlando's Exploria Stadium against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Coach Chris Armas says midfielder Jonathan Osorio (thi...
Apr 22, 2021
PGA Tour Canada splits into Canadian, American circuits for 20201
TORONTO - The PGA Tour Canada is being split into two circuits for the 2021 season due to COVID-19-related restrictions at the United States-Canada border. The PGA Tour said Thursday in a release that...
Apr 22, 2021
Minister Jeremy Harrison expresses mixed emotions on federal budget
With the first federal budget since 2019 finally being released, Meadow Lake MP Jeremy Harrison expressed mixed emotions regarding the Canadian government's financial blueprint. "I would say there are...
Apr 22, 2021
Les McKeown, who fronted the Bay City Rollers, dies at 65
LONDON - Les McKeown, the former lead singer of the 1970s Scottish pop sensation Bay City Rollers, has died suddenly at the age of 65, his family said Thursday. A statement from his family posted on s...
Apr 22, 2021
MPs adopt motion calling for flights from COVID-19 hot spots to stop
OTTAWA - MPs unanimously agreed Canada should suspend international flights from countries where COIVD-19 outbreaks are raging just a few hours before the federal government is expected to announce ne...
Apr 22, 2021
Police encourage public not to participate in anti-mask rallies
Prince Albert's Police Chief Jon Bergen is warning future participants of rallies in the city, that breach provincial health protocols, will be subject to an investigation which could lead to charges....
Apr 22, 2021
Scholarship made in by Carlton teachers in Victor Thunderchild's name, funds being raised on GoFundMe
After Victor Thunderchild's sudden passing on Saturday, two teachers at Carlton Comprehensive High School teamed up to raise money to create a scholarship in his name. Dani Van Steelandt and Kelly Kla...
Apr 22, 2021
Health Canada proposes new restrictions on talc in some personal care products
OTTAWA - Health Canada is proposing expanded restrictions on the use of talc in some cosmetic and personal cleansing products due to the possibility of lung damage and cancer risk. The new restriction...
Apr 22, 2021