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238 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths, 144 more Pfizer vaccines administered
The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported 238 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total to 16,083 cases. No new deaths were reported. The new cases are located in the Far North West (17), Far ...
Jan 03, 2021

Fauci: Vaccinations are ramping up in a `glimmer of hope'
The U.S. ramped up COVID-19 vaccinations in the past few days after a slower-than-expected start, bringing to 4 million the number of Americans who have received shots, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday. ...
Jan 03, 2021

Feds weigh cutting COVID-19 sickness benefit for Canadians who have travelled
OTTAWA - The federal government is weighing whether to bar people who have travelled overseas from a new benefit for those who have to quarantine due to COVID-19. The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit,...
Jan 03, 2021

Big River RCMP ask for public's help in locating missing teen from Whitefish FN
UPDATE: The Big River RCMP are reporting Jayden Crookedneck was found dead Sunday afternoon. They would like to thank the public for their help.-Big River RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in...
Jan 03, 2021

Feds weigh cutting COVID-19 sickness benefit for Canadians who have travelled
OTTAWA - The federal government is weighing whether to bar people who have travelled overseas from a new benefit for those who have to quarantine due to COVID-19. The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit,...
Jan 03, 2021

Fauci: Vaccinations are ramping up in a `glimmer of hope'
The U.S. ramped up COVID-19 vaccinations in the past few days after a slower-than-expected start, bringing to 4 million the number of Americans who have received shots, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday. ...
Jan 03, 2021

Vancouver Canucks bring veteran defenceman Travis Hamonic to training camp on PTO
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have added another name to their training camp roster, signing veteran defenceman Travis Hamonic to a professional tryout contract. The move comes as teams across the...
Jan 03, 2021

3rd body found after landslide in Norway; 7 still missing
HELSINKI - Rescue teams searching for survivors four days after a landslide carried away homes in a Norwegian village found no signs of life Saturday amid the ruined buildings and debris. Three bodies...
Jan 03, 2021

Canada reaches semifinal of world junior tournament with 3-0 win over Czechs
EDMONTON - Canada advanced to the semifinals of the world junior men's hockey championship with a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday. Goaltender Devon Levi posted a 29-save shutout and Dylan ...
Jan 03, 2021

Gunmen kill 11 minority Shiite coal miners in SW Pakistan
QUETTA, Pakistan - Gunmen opened fire on a group of minority Shiite Hazara coal miners after abducting them, killing 11 in southwestern Baluchistan province early Sunday, a Pakistani official said. Mo...
Jan 03, 2021