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Truth Test: Is Doug Ford making vaccines mandatory for some workers?
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 of spin. S...
Aug 24, 2021
Greens pick candidate turfed by NDP in last federal campaign over Israel tweets
HALIFAX - The federal Greens have nominated a candidate in Nova Scotia who was turfed by the NDP in the last national campaign after a tweet surfaced in which she had compared Israel to Nazi Germany. ...
Aug 24, 2021
Algeria breaks off diplomatic ties with neighboring Morocco
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) - Algeria formally broke off diplomatic relations with neighboring Morocco on Tuesday, with the foreign minister citing a series of alleged hostile acts. The move culminates a pe...
Aug 24, 2021
Soldiers will ride in style on the Tioga Pass for BATUS transport
SUFFIELD, AB - Twice a year British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) moves equipment on the highway and railway, destined for the U.K. for repairs or redeployment. Preparations for the moves are ta...
Aug 24, 2021
Blue-green algae found at Milk River Ridge Reservoir
COUNTY OF WARNER, AB - Alberta Health Services has issued a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) advisory for the Milk River Ridge Reservoir.Residents living near the shores of the reservoir are advised t...
Aug 24, 2021
Oilers will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test
EDMONTON - Oilers Entertainment Group says proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be required for fans 12 and over at Edmonton Oilers games this season. OEG said in a rele...
Aug 24, 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 and Green party since the official start of the federal election campaign on Aug. 15. Liberals Aug. 24: Build...
Aug 24, 2021
Manitoba to require full vaccination for front-line provincial workers
WINNIPEG - Manitoba will require all front-line provincial employees who work with vulnerable populations to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of October.Premier Brian Pallister says wor...
Aug 24, 2021
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh pledges to end for-profit long-term care if elected
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - An NDP government would ban the opening of any new for-profit care homes for seniors, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters on campaign trail in Mississauga,...
Aug 24, 2021
CP NewsAlert: Manitoba to require full vaccination for front-line provincial workers
WINNIPEG - Manitoba will require all front-line provincial employees who work with vulnerable populations to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of October. Premier Brian Pallister says wo...
Aug 24, 2021