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Poll suggests low levels of satisfaction over Prairie premiers handling of pandemic

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the premiers of Canada’s three Prairie provinces are lagging counterparts from the rest of the country when it comes to how local residents feel they are managing the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dec 29, 2020 2:05 AM Read more >

Mosaic Stadium's football field in Regina flooded for free, pandemic friendly skating

REGINA — The operators of Regina's Mosaic Stadium have come up with a novel way to give people who want to skate plenty of space for social distancing.

Dec 28, 2020 7:43 PM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Dec. 28, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 9:00 p.m. ET on Monday Dec. 28, 2020. There are 555,207 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 555,207 confirmed cases (74,113 active, 465,973 resolved, 15,121 deaths).

Dec 28, 2020 7:03 PM Read more >

Ontario government facing criticism after COVID-19 shots slowed over holidays

The Ontario government has come under fire from critics after COVID-19 immunizations ramped down over the holidays.

Dec 28, 2020 4:52 PM Read more >

'This is a deadly disease;' Canada surpasses 15,000 deaths related to COVID-19

Canada surpassed 15,000 COVID-19 deaths on Monday, and at least one infectious disease expert says the somber milestone should be a wake-up call to anyone who thinks the dangers of the disease are overhyped.

Dec 28, 2020 4:32 PM Read more >

What's at stake for the main political parties as an election looms in 2021

OTTAWA — For all the bluster among federal political leaders about not wanting an election any time soon, the political truth is as cold as a winter's wind: the potential for one is a reality in 2021.

Dec 28, 2020 12:27 PM Read more >

National daycare system will need funding to lower fees, expand spaces, Hussen says

OTTAWA — The federal minister in charge of the government's push on child care says bringing down fees parents pay is a key ingredient in the Liberals' design for a national system.

Dec 28, 2020 11:38 AM Read more >

Limited quantity of Ontario icewine to likely make 2020 bottles in high demand

TORONTO — The smallest ever recorded amount of Ontario grapes designated for icewine is likely to create a high demand for 2020 bottles of the super sweet treat.

Dec 28, 2020 11:13 AM Read more >

'The value of your elders': First Nation using youth to spread COVID-19 message

MORLEY, Alta. — A First Nation in Alberta is turning to its youth to help spread the message to older members about the dangers of COVID-19.

Dec 28, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, Dec. 28, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Monday Dec. 28, 2020. There are 552,020 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 552,020 confirmed cases (79,863 active, 457,193 resolved, 14,964 deaths).

Dec 28, 2020 2:00 AM Read more >