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The manager of a cross-country ski club in Corner Brook says membership is on the rise this winter as people are drawn to the freedom the sport offers amid COVID-19 restrictions. Shawn Leamon, manager of the Blow Me Down club, says people…

news worldCanada announced two agreements totaling C $ 40 billion (AU $ 43.5 billion) to compensate Indigenous children who have been removed from their families and placed in the child welfare system and to reform the system that took them…

WINTERBERG, Germany - The young Canadian luge team ran for fifth in the relay at a World Cup on Sunday. Trinity Ellis, 19 from Pemberton, BC, Reid Watts, 23 from Whistler, BC WINTERBERG, Germany - The young Canadian luge team ran…

Secretary of State Antony Blinken briefed Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on Friday of a difficult discussion between Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin over the build-up of Russian troops on the Ukrainian border.…

In a press release, TransAlta President and CEO John Kousinioris said the company took a major step forward long before a federal mandate that will require the complete phase-out of coal-fired power generation in Canada. by 2030."We are…

EDMONTON - Canadian forward Justin Sourdif was suspended for one game at the World Junior Boys on Tuesday due to an illegal body check. Deaf from Richmond, BC EDMONTON - Canadian forward Justin Sourdif was suspended for one game at…

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man. - Canada's Olympic Mixed Doubles Curling Trials have been canceled due to an increase in the number of athletes testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man. - Canada's Olympic Mixed…

Indo-Canadian actress Shreya Patel, who has worked to change the cinematic narrative with her films, was…

Icy roads are blamed for a fatal crash in eastern New Brunswick on Wednesday afternoon. The driver of a car traveling north on Route 126 died after hitting an oncoming transport truck at Canaan station, said Marc Henrie, deputy chief of…

Quebec reported a record number of COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, as a large hospital network in Toronto halted non-essential care and surgery as the highly transmissible variant of Omicron washes across the country. Quebec reported a…

The UK's Prudential Regulation Authority fined Standard Chartered over £ 46.5million for repeatedly reporting a key liquidity measure incorrectly and for not being 'open and cooperative' with it. one of Britain's most important financial…

The Regional Municipality of West Hants received more than $ 1.1 million from the federal government to fund freshwater infrastructure for the Ski Martock snowmaking equipment. On Thursday, Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois announced the…

CALGARY - Kali Christ of Regina won gold in the women's 1,500 meters on Thursday, day two of the Four Continents Speed ​​Skating Championship. Christ was done in one minute 57. CALGARY - Kali Christ of Regina won gold in the…

Curtis McRae opens a half-empty grain silo and collects a handful of seeds. “It's not pretty canola,” he jokes. The farmer in St. Andrews, Man., Only managed to produce half the canola he expected this year. All of its grain crops…

And more than 90 of them used suspected false vaccine passports. Canadian border officials have identified hundreds of travelers with suspected false coronavirus test results and more than 90 travelers with suspected false vaccine…

The Vancouver Police Department is investigating the city's 17th homicide in 2021, after reporting that an elderly man was found dead Friday in a house near West 3rd Avenue and MacDonald Street. Police said she was called to the area…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? New information from the Kingston, Ont. Area suggests the omicron variant was already spreading in the province when the first cases in Canada were announced, according to the area's top doctor.…

Canada's junior women's field hockey team are due to return home Thursday after being stranded in South Africa due to the new COVID-19 variant. The team took off from Johannesburg on Wednesday and was on a flight through Frankfurt,…

Canadian Western Bank Shareholders of (TSE: CWB) are probably feeling a bit disappointed, as its shares fell 3.6% to C $ 37.03 within a week of its latest annual results. Canadian Western Bank missed revenue estimates by 3.2%, with sales…

POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa - Field Hockey Canada says it has received an exemption from the federal government to help bring its junior women's team back from South Africa. POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa - Field Hockey Canada says it…

POTCHEFSTROOM, SOUTH AFRICA - Field Hockey Canada is asking for a federal exemption to help bring its junior women's team back from South Africa. POTCHEFSTROOM, SOUTH AFRICA - Field Hockey Canada is asking for a federal exemption to…

Breadcrumb Links Local news Life story Life Author of the article: Andrew duffy Release date : 02 Dec. 2021 • 19 minutes ago • 5 minutes to read • Join the conversation Julian…

All westbound lanes of Highway 403 are closed on Main Street in Hamilton for an OPP investigation. Police have shared few details at this point, but said drivers should expect an "extended shutdown". OPP Const. Kevin Westhead provided an…

History links EDMONTON - The UBC Thunderbirds men won their 8th consecutive Canada West banner on Sunday in Edmonton,…

Breadcrumb Links NP Comment There has been no clear statement from NATO or the United States or any serious source on the response that there might be to Russia's direct aggression against Ukraine or Chinese aggression.…

Five Western alumni were named this year to Canada's Top 40 Under 40 List, an annual recognition of Canada's most outstanding talented, visionaries and innovators under 40. Adam Segal, BA'06, Dr Teresa Purzner, MD'09, Derrick…

CALGARY - Hockey Canada has unveiled the jerseys its teams will wear at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing next year. Three versions of the Nike jerseys were released on Tuesday, all featuring a maple leaf as the center patch.…

SYRACUSE - Eight-man Section V champion Red Jacket outscored Section III champion West Canada Valley 59-18 on Friday in the state's first regional championship game at Westhill High School.While securing the victory, Red Jackets head coach…

Fifteen others, including a key leader in the fight against the Coastal GasLink pipeline as well as two journalists, were arrested on Friday as police action continued against opponents of the project being built west of Prince George,…

Some 73% of 802 respondents to an IPSOS poll oppose Victoria's amendment to privacy law to allow the personal and private information of British Columbians to be stored outside of Canada. British Columbians are not happy with some…

The British Columbia government's Alert Ready emergency system - which could have sent a mobile alert to all cell phones in the area, as well as cut radio and TV broadcasts with the evacuation alert - is stay quiet. The government…

I got the call on Saturday night from a friend in Istanbul and the news was not good. The legendary American racing driver Bob Bondurant had died the day before at the age of 88 from an unspecified illness. Even…

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OTTAWA - The climate officer for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says the federal agency has "a lot underway" to encourage more sustainable housing. OTTAWA - The climate officer for the Canada Mortgage and Housing…

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Breadcrumb Links U of S Huskies Local sports Saskatchewan now meet the MacEwan University Griffins to decide third place qualifying for the upcoming U Sports National Championship tournament in Cape Breton. Author of…

History links VANCOUVER - After a tight pair of losses to open the Canada West season, the UBC Thunderbirds look for…

During the first degree murder trial of Jitesh Bhogal, the son of victim Autumn Taggart said on Tuesday that a man briefly entered his room and shortly after he heard "screams coming from my mother that night- the". Taggart's body was…

A University of Waterloo researcher was part of a team that discovered residue that was once ancient life locked in a 2.5 billion year old ruby ​​- the first evidence of life was found in a stone precious. Chris Yakymchuk was the lead…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Nathan Chen rebounded from a surprising struggle last weekend at Skate…

TORONTO - Navneet Dhaliwal will captain Canada in qualifying for the ICC T20 Men's World Cup in Antigua November 7-15. Canadian men will be joined by Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Panama and the United States…

New cases of COVID-19 persist in First Nations communities across the country, according to the latest data from Indigenous Services Canada. The curve is trending downward, with 1,683 active cases of COVID-19 reported in First Nations as…

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A tugboat spent the night fighting a container fire that broke out on a cargo ship carrying mining chemicals off the coast of British Columbia, the Canadian Coast Guard said, adding it would continue to monitor the situation. Sixteen crew…

Hello. It's James Keller in Calgary.Alberta Premier Jason Kenney won the 2019 election promising to 'hit back' against opponents of the province's oil industry, which had been hit by a protracted economic downturn that continues today .The…

OTTAWA - Researchers say recent service cuts to Canada's National Archives make their work - already hampered by COVID-19 - even more difficult. OTTAWA - Researchers say recent service cuts to Canada's National Archives make their…

RCMP said a man who was on the run Wednesday night and posed an "immediate threat" to the public was arrested. Police reported just after 8 p.m. CT that Wesley Manfred Wadien, 38, had been arrested, after RCMP and other agencies spent more…

Three years after the Huu-ay-aht First Nations declared a public health emergency regarding the number of their children in government care, more than 30 children have been returned to their homelands thanks to an initiative of social…

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an opportunity for small airlines to make gains in the Canadian market, but they face a significant challenge against Air Canada and WestJet, financial analysts say.National Bank's Cameron Doerksen and his…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: Ontario needs to better track vaccines linked to breakthrough cases, expert says. Kingston Police said some people were arrested after thousands of people gathered illegally during unauthorized holiday…

TORONTO - Richie Laryea calls this "one of the greatest forms of disrespect. TORONTO - Richie Laryea calls this "one of the greatest forms of disrespect." The Canadian winger was referring to the act of spitting on someone, the way…

University of Calgary researchers determine that most waste occurs at the consumer level rather than in agriculture Canadians need to change their throwaway culture and stop wasting about 58% of the country's food each year, according to an…

Getting vaccinated should be a personal choice, says Dr. Howard Njoo, Deputy Chief Public Health Officer of Canada. The Blacklock Reporter Njoo said to unvaccinated friends it's their personal choice, but recommends…

TORONTO, 12 October 2021 / CNW / - Deloitte Canada acquires SAP consulting firm, Ouest Business Solutions (“Ouest”), to strengthen its mid-market SAP offering and leadership in Western Canada and at the national level. With over 15 years…

Highway 1 moving near Chase Photo: Google Maps UPDATE 8:40 p.m. DriveBC said the Trans-Canada Highway is now open to alternating single-lane traffic following a crash Sunday night. The road was closed west of Chase, between Chief…

It may not have been a banner year for Manitoba farmers facing hot, dry conditions, but it hasn't stopped some growers from donating thousands of pounds of potatoes on Saturday. Mark Peters, owner of Spruce Drive Farms just north of…

TORONTO (AP) - Tyler Toffoli had just filled the net on consecutive nights against his former team.The…

The UBCO Heat women's golf team won silver at the 2021 Canada West Championships on Tuesday, October 5th. This is the second year that the team has competed in the conference championship. They improved on their fifth place from…

Before you go, here are a few things to remember if you are planning to travel to any of Canada's airports.Arrive earlyThanks to the increase in COVID-19 protocols, Canada's airports are much busier than normal. For this reason, you should…

The Regina Catholic School Division (RCSD) requires proof of vaccination or regular negative COVID-19 tests for all staff, visitors and contractors at its schools and facilities. The policy will apply to teachers and bus drivers, but not…

U of S quarterback Mason Nyhus is the Canada West Conference Soccer Player of the Week.Nyhus completed 18 of 27 passes for 351 yards and three touchdowns, part of a Huskies offense that racked up 626 total yards in Friday's 43-15 win over…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The Giants finally won the NL West without needing to wait for the result of rival Dodgers on the final day of the season, beating the San Diego Padres 11-4 on Sunday for a 107th franchise record win for overtake the…

LANGFORD, BC - Canada have work to do to keep their dream of Rugby World Cup qualifying alive despite a 22-21 win over Chile on Saturday in the first leg of their points streak cumulative. LANGFORD, BC - Canada has work to do to…

Hello. It's James Keller in Calgary. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's official itinerary said he planned to spend National Truth and Reconciliation Day attending private meetings in Ottawa on Thursday. It turns out he flew to Tofino, B.C.…

Canada Soccer will host Costa Rica and Mexico in Edmonton in November for the World Cup qualifiers, hoping the cold weather and artificial turf at the Commonwealth Stadium will make CONCACAF visitors uncomfortable. The 51st ranked…

A new industrial park in Kensington, Prince Edward Island is taking shape quickly and the city believes its investment, the largest in the city's history, will pay off. "We believe that if we create industrial parks, bring more businesses…

Canada coach Kingsley Jones made two changes to his forward squad for Saturday's first leg of a Rugby World Cup qualifying series against Chile. Canada coach Kingsley Jones made two changes to his forward squad for Saturday's first…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? The health minister is expected to update some of Quebec's public health rules at a press conference at 1 p.m. ET. The changes will affect schools as well as performance venues, according to…

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - The Right Livelihood Award - known as the "Alternative Nobel" - was awarded Wednesday to three activists and an organization working across the world to empower communities in areas ranging from protection of…

The first weekly winners of the Canada West Conference season in championship sports were announced on Tuesday.These include Courtney Hufsmith, U of S Huskies cross country racer. The Saskatoon fifth-year product won the eight-kilometer…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Public health experts in eastern Ontario say better-than-expected vaccination rates are helping much of the region avoid the worst-case scenarios presented by provincial COVID-19 modeling…

Two men are hospitalized after being mutilated in separate grizzly bear attacks, about 70 kilometers apart in the Rocky Mountains of southern Alberta. At 12:47 p.m. Sunday, Kananaskis emergency services were notified of an attack on Mount…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? After hundreds of parents have signed up to pick up take-out COVID-19 test kits for the kids this weekend at the Brewer Arena, CHEO plans to increase its supply over the next week. Wearing a…

Occupied Canadian diplomats and soldiers were forced to scramble when the former governor general Adrienne Clarkson has asked to take a vanity trip to Latvia in 2019. The Blacklock Reporter said Freedom of Information…

Breadcrumb Links Local News Author of the article: Letters to readers The exterior of JL Forster High School is pictured in this 2012 file photo. Photo by Dax Melmer /Windsor Star Content of the article By…

The astonishing series of legal events began earlier today. In the first of two court appearances on Friday afternoon, Meng appeared by video link in a Brooklyn courtroom where a judge approved a deferred prosecution agreement related to…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? The COVID-19 test site at 595 Moodie Dr. in Nepean will be open tomorrow morning and the Ray Friel test site in Orleans on Sunday to meet the growing demand for testing. The Brasseurs arena…

The Dinos narrowly edged the Saskatchewan Huskies for first place in the poll as both programs finished with 23 points, with Calgary winning three first place votes to two for Saskatchewan. The two programs have met in the last two…

OTTAWA - Further shipments of COVID-19 vaccines to Canada are on hold because provinces already have more doses than they can currently use. OTTAWA - Further shipments of COVID-19 vaccines to Canada are on hold because provinces…

Hello. Wendy Cox in Vancouver. Shortly before the polls closed in BC and as our BC newsroom was concerned about the election results, we were alerted to the resignation of the president of the BC Nurses' Union. Few newsrooms today have…

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Syracuse, NY - We asked area media professionals who cover high school sports to contribute to this weekly football poll. Five points are awarded for first place, four for second, etc. We will be posting the survey every Tuesday until the…

As an avid reader who spent much of his time with a book in hand, Rick Revelle noticed that there weren't many books on the Omamiwinni, or the Algonquins, and was inspired to change that. So he began to put pen to paper and created a…

Point S Canada continues to expand in Western Canada in partnership with North Country Tire Distributors Ltd. The company has opened 16 outlets in the western provinces under its Point S and Otobox brands.Point S Canada began partnering…

NEW YORK (AP) - Gerrit Cole stumbled when the New York Yankees needed an ace-like outing, allowing seven runs in 5 2/3 innings in a costly 11-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians Sunday.After losing back-to-back games by eight or more points for…

On a sunny morning in West Vancouver, a dozen people of all ages stand on a street corner waving large orange election signs with documentary filmmaker and climate activist Avi Lewis' name written in big white letters, while cars and buses…

A Vancouver street preacher was given a 12-month conditional discharge on Friday after pleading guilty to assault causing bodily harm. Dorre Love was charged in October last year following a physical altercation that took place on August…

FILE - In this file photo from Wednesday, August 1, 2007, a black bear crosses the ground in Lyme, NH In Maine, the legislative committee…

Australian canola prices have been historically high this year and have increased further this week.Key points:Statistics Canada Reduces Canola Crop Forecast To 12.8 Million Tonnes, Down 34% From Last YearAustralian canola prices topped $…

Trading profits made by selling crypto assets result in half of the gains being taxed in Canada. While the potential for big returns attracts Canadians to the cryptocurrency market, with…

Canada's chief public health officer says other provinces must learn from the pandemic crisis in Alberta and Saskatchewan if they are to avert the calamity currently plaguing health services in those provinces. “Don't be complacent,”…

Sia Partners, a Paris-based management and technology consulting firm, has expanded its physical presence in Western Canada with the acquisition of Ethier, a Calgary-based management consulting firm. Sia also announced the opening of a…

TORONTO - Norm Macdonald, whose dry, caustic wit propelled him from Canadian comedy clubs to "Saturday Night Live" glory, has embraced a "purist" comedy philosophy that has won him the admiration of his famous contemporaries, although it…

During his short life, Tyson Hobson's skills in shredding Winnipeg skateparks earned him a reputation as a promising talent in the city skate scene with a medium hard flip. And on Friday, nearly 100 members of that community gathered with…

If you live in Kelowna or West Kelowna, you may not have received any mail on Tuesday. According to Canada Post, the Okanagan delivery center on Baillie Avenue in Kelowna was closed after an employee tested positive for…

NEW YORK - Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez scored the biggest victory of her young career, upsetting No.3 seed and defending champion Naomi Osaka in the third round of the US Open. The 18-year-old from Laval, Quebec. NEW YORK -…

VANCOUVER - Vancouver's housing crisis could impact federal election as a barrage of stories emerged from local media amid a three-way election race in British Columbia and a close race to across the country.Polls show the NDP, Liberals and…

Breadcrumb Links Local News Author of the article: Dalson chen Windsor West MP Brian Masse speaks at the entrance to Caesars Windsor with members of Unifor Local 444 behind him on August 27, 2021. Photo by Dalson…

Heather Schmitt, horse lover, breeder, business owner and Carrot River resident, says she is running for federal election to give voice to people. Schmitt is in the running to represent the Maverick Party in the riding of Prince Albert in…

Jay Hill's Maverick Party is a political outcrop of a Western self-reliance and independence movement that had just started to gain traction in the months leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic. Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press The…