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'A real struggle:' Nursing shortage leading to health centre closures in Nunavut
IQALUIT, Nunavut - A nursing shortage is affecting the country's most northern communities, with eight health centres run by nurses expectedto temporarily shut their doors if staff aren't found to kee...
Aug 08, 2021
Hear ye, hear ye: Town crier silenced as Duncan, B.C., looks for new envoy
DUNCAN, B.C. - A Vancouver Island city is putting out a call for a new kind of ambassador after deciding it will no longer send a town crier to greet visitors or represent the community at events. Dun...
Aug 08, 2021
Nanaimo SPCA's raises third most in B.C. during annual fundraiser
NANAIMO - Community spirit is helping the Nanaimo SPCA pay medical bills for animals in need. The annual Lock-In For Love event, held virtually in 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic, raised $16, 410. Ex...
Aug 08, 2021
Measure intended to ensure gun buyers have licence is seriously flawed, group argues
OTTAWA - A prominent gun-control group is accusing the federal Liberals of endangering public safety by backpedalling on a pledge to ensure firearm buyers have a valid licence. In a written submission...
Aug 08, 2021
As U.S. demurs, Canada welcomes vaccinated American citizens back across border
WASHINGTON - The United States will remain on the sidelines for now as Canada gamely welcomes back fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents. As of midnight Sunday night, non-essentia...
Aug 08, 2021
Ottawa Redblacks open season with 16-12 victory over Edmonton Elks
EDMONTON - Abdul Kanneh had a 102-yard interception return as the Ottawa Redblacks spoiled the start of the new Elks era in Edmonton, emerging with a season-opening 16-12 road victory Saturday. The fi...
Aug 07, 2021
White Rock Lake wildfire: evacuation order downgraded for 220 properties, all clear for 177
UPDATE: The City of Kamloops announced it has rescinded its evacuation alert for the neighbourhoods of Campbell Creek, Dallas, and Barnhartvale.EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional Distric...
Aug 07, 2021
Canadian track cyclist Kelsey Mitchell wins gold in women's sprint
IZU, Japan - Kelsey Mitchell didn't own a bike four years ago. The 27-year-old track cyclist from Sherwood, Park., Alta., nevertheless won Canada's final medal of Tokyo's Olympic Games with a gold in ...
Aug 07, 2021
Bede's late field goal gives Argonauts 23-20 victory over Stampeders
CALGARY - Boris Bede kicked a 32-yard field goal with 37 seconds left in the fourth quarter and Toronto Argonauts opened their season with a 23-20 win over the Calgary Stampeders Saturday. Bede finish...
Aug 07, 2021
Toronto FC stages dramatic second-half rally to tie New York FC 2-2
TORONTO - Second-half goals by Richie Laryea and Alejandro Pozuelo lifted Toronto FC into a wild 2-2 tie with New York City FC in MLS play Saturday. Toronto had looked down and out after a dominant fi...
Aug 07, 2021
