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Canadian Armed Forces lay out COVID-19 vaccination plans for troops
OTTAWA - The Canadian military's surgeon general says the Canadian Armed Forces have received enough doses of the Moderna vaccine to immunize 1,200 members against COVID-19.Maj.-Gen. Marc Bilodeau say...
Jan 07, 2021
Health Canada delays drug-pricing reforms, citing COVID challenges for manufacturers
Health Canada says it's delaying the implementation of long-awaited changes to Canada's drug-pricing regime by another six months. A spokesman for the department says the amendments to patented medici...
Jan 07, 2021
Trudeau, premiers to talk about pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in virtual meeting
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will convene a virtual First Ministers meeting today, with speeding up COVID-19 vaccinations high on the agenda.Earlier this week, Trudeau voiced frustration ove...
Jan 07, 2021
'It's left Regina': Moderna vaccine headed to La Ronge
Minister of Health Paul Merriman announced during a press conference Wednesday the Moderna vaccine is headed to La Ronge and other areas in the Far North East. "As identified today, the Far North East...
Jan 07, 2021
In wake of chaotic day on Capitol Hill, talk turns to expediting Donald Trump's exit
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As an uneasy peace settles over Capitol Hill, talk in the U.S. capital has turned to expediting Donald Trump's departure. Overnight, just hours after Trump supporters forced their w...
Jan 07, 2021
National group launches legal action to increase abortion access in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - A national civil liberties group is launching a legal action against New Brunswick in order to increase abortion access in the province.The Canadian Civil Liberties Association filed a s...
Jan 07, 2021
Saskatoon PPE company to provide masks for Saskatchewan schools
It's a made-in-Saskatchewan success story.A Saskatoon company that makes medical grade personal protective equipment (PPE) is expanding, after demand for its products significantly increased.Justin St...
Jan 07, 2021
US services sector grows for seventh consecutive month
SILVER SPRING, Md. - The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, grew for the seventh consecutive month in December even as coronavirus cases surged through the holidays. The Institute for Su...
Jan 07, 2021
Skate the Park
Skate the Park continues this week! Come on out today (Wednesday), Thursday or Friday to avoid busy times. Please note, once the parking lot has reached capacity, visitors may end up waiting to enter ...
Jan 07, 2021
Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol
WASHINGTON - Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner early Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in a stunning attempt...
Jan 07, 2021