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PPC removes riding association president after gravel thrown at Justin Trudeau
OTTAWA - The People's Party of Canada says it has removed its president of the Elgin Middlesex London riding association after a handful of gravel was thrown at Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau during a ...
Sep 09, 2021

WestJet announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all employees
CALGARY - WestJet employees will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of October.The Calgary-based airline said on Wednesday that all of its employees will be required to be fully i...
Sep 09, 2021

Players return to Toronto FC after being away on international duty
Toronto FC expects to have all of its players who've been away on international duty back in time for Saturday's return to MLS action at FC Cincinnati. That includes winger Yeferson Soteldo, who is sl...
Sep 09, 2021

Truth Test: Debate claims on child care, emissions and TMX under scrutiny
OTTAWA - The Truth Test is a project of The Canadian Press that examines the accuracy of statements made by politicians. Each claim is researched and analyzed to provide Canadians with facts instead o...
Sep 09, 2021

Florida's GOP-backed 'anti-riot' law blocked by judge
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Florida's new "anti-riot" law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as a way to quell violent protests is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced, a federal judge rule...
Sep 09, 2021

Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail
OTTAWA - A running list of specific promises announced by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, Greens and People's party since the official start of the federal election campaign on Aug. 15. Liberals Sep...
Sep 09, 2021

AHS to offer chronic disease management workshops online
Two Alberta Health Services workshops to help participants manage chronic conditions will begin later this month.A Chronic Disease Self-Management workshop will run Thursdays from Sept. 16-Oct. 21 fro...
Sep 09, 2021

Justice Dept. sues Texas over state's new abortion law
The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted "in open defiance of the Constitution." The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court in...
Sep 09, 2021

Edmonton doctors form opioid response committee to address spiking overdoses
EDMONTON - An opioid poisoning committee has been formed by a group of Edmonton physicians to address spiking overdose deaths in the community.The Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association says the comm...
Sep 09, 2021

Saskatchewan Roughriders to play their first road game of the year in Winnipeg
After opening the season within the friendly confines of Mosaic Stadium, running back William Powell and the Saskatchewan Roughriders are heading into a very hostile environment. The Riders (3-1) visi...
Sep 09, 2021