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By veterans, for veterans: social workers offering group therapy for those who've served
MEDICINE HAT, AB --It was a war that spanned almost two decades. In August, the Taliban took back control of Afghanistan.The decision to withdraw U.S troops from the country led to a chaotic evacuatio...
Oct 22, 2021
Keegan Messing on young son Wyatt: 'The fullness of being is just incredible'
Canadian figure skater Keegan Messing is a consummate showman. He loves to play to the crowd. His music selection for this Olympic season, however, is more intimate. The 29-year-old chose "Home" by Ph...
Oct 22, 2021
Ticats host Redblacks, looking for their first home win following consecutive defeats
After an impressive CFL debut, Caleb Evans is experiencing the typical growing pains that go with being a rookie starting quarterback. The six-foot-two, 210-pound Evans threw three TD strikes in leadi...
Oct 22, 2021
Atletico Ottawa captain Drew Beckie a study in faith and perseverance
The Beckie family will be well represented when Canada takes on New Zealand on Saturday in a women's soccer friendly. Janine Beckie will be in a Canadian uniform. Brother Drew and mother Sheila will b...
Oct 22, 2021
Montreal police make arrest in fatal stabbing of 16-year-old outside school
Montreal police say they've made an arrest in the fatal stabbing of teenager outside a high school this week. Police say a minor was arrested today and faces charges of second-degree murder and conspi...
Oct 22, 2021
Ashley Lawrence to miss Canada friendlies against New Zealand due to injury
Canada will be without Ashley Lawrence when it takes on New Zealand in a pair of women's soccer friendlies. The Canadians, currently ranked sixth on the world, play the 23rd-ranked Football Ferns on S...
Oct 22, 2021
Privacy czar probing complaints about federal public service vaccination requirement
OTTAWA - The federal privacy watchdog is investigating "a number of complaints" about the government's COVID-19 vaccination requirement for public servants. In a statement today, privacy commissioner ...
Oct 22, 2021
Deadline for staff vaccinations extended by AHS
Alberta Health Services has extended its deadline for its mandatory immunization policy by one month.The provincial health body says all employees, medical and midwifery staff, students, volunteers an...
Oct 22, 2021
Defence Department vows to examine extremism in Canadian-trained foreign troops
OTTAWA - The Defence Department is vowing to review how the military screens for extremist views in the foreign troops it trains. The move comes after a report found that far-right extremists in the U...
Oct 22, 2021
Iqaluit to provide update on water crisis, hospital continues to postpone surgeries
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The City of Iqaluit is set to provide an update later today on the results of additional water testing. The city's 8,000 or so residents haven't been able to consume tap water for 1...
Oct 22, 2021