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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A judge imposed a combined US$1 million bond for the parents of the Michigan teen charged with killing four students at Oxford High School, hours after police said they were caught hiding in a commercial building.
OPP commissioner receives rare Indigenous honour
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Protestors block railway near Montreal in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs
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Pro Sean Chu rally draws counter-protesters in wake of alleged sexual assault case
More than 100 Calgarians gathered Saturday to show their support for Ward 4 Coun. Sean Chu following weeks of repeated calls for him to resign amid sexual assault allegations of a 16-year-old girl in 1997.
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'Recovery is possible': Alberta government doubles number of addiction treatment beds
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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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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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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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No injuries in single vehicle rollover in Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Fire Department attended a single vehicle rollover at Circle Drive and Highway 11 Friday afternoon.
Regina
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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.
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Roughriders looking to win against Blue Bombers with the Grey Cup in sight
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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.
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Search underway for missing Cape Breton senior
A search is underway in the air and on the ground for a missing Cape Breton senior.
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Maritimers display generosity in 2021 Christmas Daddies Telethon
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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.
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Toronto Pearson still not testing all international travellers, waiting for start date from government
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Ontario reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for second day straight
COVID-19 cases in Ontario spiked above 1,000 for the second straight day on Saturday as the number of infections in the province continues to rise.
Montreal
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Mental health crisis training will soon be mandatory for Quebec police
Next year, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) will launch a mandatory training program to help its police officers intervene more effectively when dealing with a person suffering from psychological distress.
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Quebec COVID-19 cases spike again with 1,512 new infections
Quebec reported 1,512 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, the largest single-day increase in several months.
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Woman shot and injured in Côte Saint-Luc residence 'didn't know why'
A woman was hit by a bullet while sitting near a window in her Côte Saint-Luc residence at around 11 p.m. Friday night.
Kitchener
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LCBO faces supply shortage as holiday season approaches
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University of Waterloo quarterback reflects on being named Canada's top university football player
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Ontario reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for second day straight
COVID-19 cases in Ontario spiked above 1,000 for the second straight day on Saturday as the number of infections in the province continues to rise.
