First patients served at new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital
After 10 years of construction, the $850 million Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPHR) opened its doors to patients Saturday morning.
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Kings hope to fare better on road, face Oilers
The Kings didn't capitalize on their recently completed seven-game homestand, so they'll attempt to turn things around Sunday evening on the road, facing the Oilers in Edmonton.
Teddy bears rain down from the stands at Rogers Place
Graydon Gotaas scored his first goal with the Edmonton Oil Kings Saturday night, triggering a flood of teddy bears on the ice at Rogers Place.
Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in northeast Edmonton suspicious death
A 24-year-old man was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a man in northeast Edmonton.
Drone deliveries will soon be taking off from the international airport
Drones delivering commercial packages will soon be taking off from the Edmonton International Airport, following a successful flight Friday.
Edmontonians lukewarm about tax increase, survey shows one-third OK with 1.8 per cent hike
A survey shows more than half of Edmontonians do not want to see a tax increase or would prefer a decrease.
Strike action avoided at Cargill beef plant in High River, Alta.
Workers at the Cargill beef-processing plant in High River, Alta. approved a new contract with 71 per cent support, avoiding a strike or lockout.
Canada introduces temporary exemption for stranded travellers in South Africa
After expanding its travel ban to include 10 countries in southern Africa, the Canadian government has introduced a temporary exception for travellers who provide a negative PCR test within 48 hours of departing.
Former national chief remains hopeful before second trip to Vatican
Former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations Phil Fontaine says he is keeping hope to his heart as he prepares to make a second trip to the Vatican to ask a pope to apologize for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools.
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Parents of the teen who killed four at a Michigan school have pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter. CTV’s Tom Walters reports.
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Canada introduces temporary exemption for stranded travellers in South Africa
After expanding its travel ban to include 10 countries in southern Africa, the Canadian government has introduced a temporary exception for travellers who provide a negative PCR test within 48 hours of departing.
Canada not in midst of housing bubble: Former housing and mortgage head
The former CEO of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says the many factors contributing to Canada's increasingly hot housing market, while notable, aren't cumulating in a housing bubble.
Canadian employers, facing labour shortage, accommodate the unvaccinated
Canada's tight labour market is forcing many companies to offer regular COVID-19 testing over vaccine mandates, while others are reversing previously announced inoculation requirements even as Omicron variant cases rise.
U.S. Senate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98
Bob Dole, who overcame disabling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued U.S. Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican presidential candidate and then a symbol and celebrant of his dwindling generation of Second World War veterans, has died. He was 98.
Why do Canadians want to travel in 2022? Survey says mental wellness tops the list
According to a report on traveller trends from Expedia, in 2022, around two-thirds of Canadians are planning a 'no regrets' type of adventure for their next trip.
Ontario records spike in COVID-19 cases with nearly 1,200 new infections
COVID-19 cases in Ontario have hit their highest level since May with nearly 1,200 new infections reported on Sunday.
U.S. congressman posts family Christmas picture with guns, days after school shooting
A U.S. congressman on Saturday posted a Christmas picture of himself and what appeared to be his family, smiling and posing with an assortment of guns, just days after four teenagers were killed in a shooting at a Michigan high school.
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Small businesses across Canada are feeling the crunch of a tight labour market and supply chain challenges.
The U.S. is averaging more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases a day, the highest level in two months
For the first time in two months, the U.S. is averaging more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases each day.
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Veterinary volunteers provide free care for low-income Calgarians
A group of veterinarians working with a local charity are making sure some low-income Calgarians have the care they need for their pets.
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Humphries wins another World Cup women's bobsled race
Kaillie Humphries completed a perfect weekend Sunday, teaming with Kaysha Love to win a World Cup women's bobsled race. Canada's Christine de Bruin and Kristen Bujnowski took the bronze.
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Thousands of stuffed toys cascade onto the ice at the Saddledome
Fans tossed thousands of stuffed toys onto the ice in the second period of the Hitmen game for the annual Teddy Bear Toss Saturday.
Saskatoon
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Affordable housing lodge for Metis elders opens in Saskatoon
Metis elders in Saskatoon will now have a place to call home.
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Huskies lose the Vanier Cup against the Western Mustangs
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies football team came up short in the Vanier Cup falling 27-21 to the University of Western Ontario Mustangs on Saturday.
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Regina
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Roughriders looking to win against Blue Bombers with the Grey Cup in sight
With a 108th Grey Cup berth in the Saskatchewan Roughriders (9-5) sights the only team left standing in their way are the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-3).
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Sask. reports 68 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
Saskatchewan reported 68 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday with no additional deaths.
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Regina's XP League adds physical aspects to gamer training
XP League’s Regina chapter has added physical activities to its gamer training programs.
Atlantic
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N.S. school to close to contain spread of COVID-19
A Halifax-area school will be closed this week due to COVID-19.
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Prince Edward Island reports five new COVID-19 cases Saturday
P.E.I. reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.
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New Brunswick to enter level one of COVID-19 winter plan at midnight
New Brunswick will enter into level one of its COVID-19 winter action plan as of 11:59 p.m. Saturday.
Toronto
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OLG confirms where in Ontario winning $8.8-million Lotto 6/49 ticket was sold
The OLG has revealed where in Ontario the winning ticket for Saturday's $8.8 million Lotto 6/49 jackpot was purchased.
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Special weather statement issued for southern Ontario ahead of snow, freezing rain on Sunday
A special weather statement has been issued for Toronto and the rest of the Greater Toronto Area ahead of snow and freezing rain Sunday.
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Ontario man who accidentally transferred $19,000 to stranger's account left for weeks without solution
An Ontario man says he has been fighting to get back $19,000 for months after making a 'simple mistake' while trying to transfer money between two of his bank accounts.
Montreal
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Quebec reports 1,256 COVID-19 cases on Sunday as public health follows 819 active outbreaks
Quebec reported 1,256 new COVID-19 cases Sunday as public health authorities monitor 819 active outbreaks within the province.
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March honors 16-year-old stabbing victim Jannai Dopwell Bailey
A group marched in Cote-des-Neiges-NDG Saturday to honor Jannai Dopwell-Bailey, a 16-year-old who was fatally stabbed last month.
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Freezing rain, high winds coming as work week begins in southern Quebec
Montreal and several nearby municipalities are under a freezing rain alert as icy-cold temperatures are expected throughout the week.
Kitchener
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Ontario records spike in COVID-19 cases with nearly 1,200 new infections
COVID-19 cases in Ontario have hit their highest level since May with nearly 1,200 new infections reported on Sunday.
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Man brandishes knife in Cambridge robbery
Police are looking for two suspects involved in a Saturday evening robbery in Cambridge.
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Special weather statement issued for southern Ontario ahead of snow, freezing rain on Sunday
A special weather statement has been issued for Toronto and the rest of the Greater Toronto Area ahead of snow and freezing rain Sunday.
