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Family members of Indian migrants who died at border in Winnipeg for funeral
WINNIPEG - A small funeral was held on the weekend for an Indian couple and their two children who died while trying to cross into the United States by foot during treacherous winter conditions in sou...
Feb 08, 2022
After four years of planning and two-year delay, Kamloops set to host 2022 Canada 55-plus games
KAMLOOPS - The Canada 55-plus Games are finally scheduled to take place in Kamloops after a two-year delay.The city was originally supposed to host the national games for seniors 55-and-over in 2020, ...
Feb 08, 2022
Quebec announces reopening plan that lifts most COVID-19 restrictions by mid-March
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says most COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted across the province by March 14 - except for mask mandates and the vaccine passport system. Premier Franois Legault anno...
Feb 08, 2022
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times eastern: 1:25 p.m. ...
Feb 08, 2022
Familiarity played a role in Masoli signing with Ottawa Redblacks
When it came time for Shawn Burke to make his first major move as a CFL general manager, he looked to a familiar face. The Ottawa Redblacks made a huge splash Monday night, signing veteran American qu...
Feb 08, 2022
Republican who ousted Sanford making another run at SC seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Katie Arrington - the South Carolina Republican who ousted Rep. Mark Sanford in a 2018 GOP primary, only to lose in the general election - is now mounting a primary challenge to ...
Feb 08, 2022
Tow-truck companies refuse to haul away large trucks gridlocking Ottawa
Ottawa's city manager says all tow-truck companies on contract with the city have refused to haul away the big rigs that have gridlocked Ottawa's downtown for the second week in a row. Steve Kanellako...
Feb 08, 2022
Canadian Red Cross sends six nurses to Nunavut for worst outbreak of COVID-19
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The Canadian Red Cross has sent six nurses to Nunavut as the territory continues to experience its worst outbreak of COVID-19 to date. Nunavut Health Minister John Main says the nur...
Feb 08, 2022
AP source: GOP Maryland Gov. Hogan won't run for Senate
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan plans to announce Tuesday that he will not run for the U.S. Senate, rebuffing an aggressive recruitment push from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell...
Feb 08, 2022
Winnipeg Blue Bombers agree to terms with veteran receiver Greg Ellingson
It didn't take Kyle Walters long to move on from Kenny Lawler. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM confirmed Tuesday morning that the club has agreed to terms with veteran American receiver Greg Ellingson on...
Feb 08, 2022
