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A new year renews concerns for hospitals grappling with COVID-19, experts warn
OTTAWA - The fraught year of 2020 may be over, but experts warn the dawn of a new year doesn't mean an end to the troubles caused by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts in multiple Canad...
Jan 01, 2021

CP NewsAlert: Alberta Premier Kenney issues travel order for government officials
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has ordered all cabinet ministers and senior government officials not to travel outside Canada unless it's for government business. He says he made an error by ...
Jan 01, 2021

HMCS Halifax sets sail on 6-month deployment on New Year's Day
HALIFAX - A naval ship based in Nova Scotia left the country today bound for a six-month deployment in support of a long-standing NATO training mission. The HCMS Halifax is set to join NATO's Operatio...
Jan 01, 2021

In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defence bill
WASHINGTON - Congress has overridden President Donald Trump's veto of a defence policy bill, a first by lawmakers since he took office nearly four years ago. In an extraordinary New Year's Day session...
Jan 01, 2021

Increased COVID-19 exposure risk in Meadow Lake and North Battleford
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising there is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the following locations where a person or persons attended while infectious:Meadow Lake: Empir...
Jan 01, 2021

Battlefords Chamber remains focused on business advocacy
The COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget. While we're not out of the woods yet, battlefordsNOW has chosen to produce our usual series of end-of-year stories with a focus on ho...
Jan 01, 2021

Hope and Future: Melfort MLA says 'good days are coming'
The COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget. While we're not out of the woods yet, northeastNOW has chosen to produce our usual series of end-of-year stories with a focus on hope...
Jan 01, 2021

Province outlines tax changes coming in 2021
The Saskatchewan government wants people to know about a few measures regarding taxes that will take effect in 2021.The first is indexing tax brackets to prevent what is called "bracket creep," which ...
Jan 01, 2021

Potential COVID-19 exposure in Sturgeon Lake First Nation
Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) public health officials are notifying the public that individuals who tested COVID-19 positive attended a wake and funeral in Sturgeon Lake First Nation ...
Jan 01, 2021

Hamilton Tiger-Cats announce coaching staff for 2021 CFL season
Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Orlondo Steinauer will have a familiar staff for the next CFL season. The Ticats announced their 2021 coaching staff Friday, and seven of Steinauer's assistants from the...
Jan 01, 2021