With restrictions lifting, many used Super Bowl Sunday as a great excuse to get together to get together. A good sized crowd gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion for the time-honoured Super Bowl Sunday Party, with darts, cribbage, cards and time spent together watching the game. – Allan Bradbury photo
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By Jim Bronskill
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – The federal move to invoke the Emergencies Act could allow authorities to forbid more large trucks from rolling into the gridlocked area around Parliament Hill. The Liberal government’s decision Monday to use the law for the first time also gives officials more muscle to shut down gatherings likely […]
By Michael MacDonald
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
HALIFAX – The public inquiry investigating the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia that claimed 22 lives is facing intense criticism from victims’ relatives one week before the proceedings are to begin. The law firm that represents most of the family members issued a statement late Monday saying its clients […]
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TORONTO – Tim Hortons parent company Restaurant Brands International Inc. expects to raise prices this year as it faces rising input and staffing costs. Jose Cil, CEO of the company that also includes Burger King, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Firehouse Subs, said RBI has “not been immune” to the worker […]
By Jim Bronskill
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – The committee of MPs and senators which oversees federal security policy has uncovered gaps in Canada’s cyberdefences that could leave many agencies vulnerable to state-sponsored hackers from countries like China and Russia. In a new report, the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians says cyberthreats to government […]
By Dasha Litvinova And Yuras Karmanau
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MOSCOW (AP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Moscow is ready for talks with the U.S. and NATO on limits for missile deployments and military transparency, in a new sign of easing East-West tensions. The statement came after Russia announced it is pulling back some troops from exercises […]
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BEIJING – Canada’s Olympians have made many trips to the podium at the Beijing Winter Games, but heading into Tuesday, only one of those included a stop on the top step. After an eight-day wait, Canada has claimed its elusive second gold medal courtesy of the women’s pursuit speedskating team. […]
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Edmonton Oilers (25-18-3, fifth in the Pacific) vs. Los Angeles Kings (24-16-7, third in the Pacific) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -140, Oilers +118; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: Leon Draisaitl leads Edmonton into a matchup with Los Angeles. He leads the NHL with 65 […]
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Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit declared a COVID- 19 Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home on Friday, affecting both residents and staff. To further enhance our team’s ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, additional precautions are being taken including, but not […]
A line of vehicles and protesters, displaying flags and anti-mandate signs, assembled at the Fort Frances international border crossing on Sunday. The protest was peaceful, and police were on hand to ensure the border and roadway remained open. About 30 vehicles, from transports to personal vehicles took part, forming a […]
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TORONTO – Ontario is ending its vaccine certificate system on March 1, when capacity limits will lift as well, Premier Doug Ford announced Monday, though he said masking requirements will remain for now. Ford insisted the step is not a result of pressure from anti-vaccine mandate protesters. “Today’s announcement is […]
