Masking requirements set to lift in most Manitoba health-care settings
WINNIPEG – Most of the masking requirements for health-care facilities in Manitoba are set to be lifted next week. Shared Health, which co-ordinates many health services...
US approves 1st vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. approved the first vaccine for RSV on Wednesday, shots to protect older adults against a respiratory virus that’s most notorious for...
3 Colorado teens charged with murder in rock-throwing death
DENVER (AP) — Three teens accused of killing a 20-year-old woman while throwing large rocks at passing cars have been charged with murder and other crimes,...
Canada pledges $71 million in aid for Sudan, South Sudan and Central African Republic
OTTAWA – International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan is announcing $71 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan and two neighbouring countries that are dealing with a large...
After overnight dress rehearsal, RCMP say they’re ready to play key coronation role
Londoners up in the early hours of Wednesday morning were treated to a full dress rehearsal of King Charles’ coronation procession — including five RCMP members...
Players urge Canada Soccer members to vote for leadership change at annual meeting
The Canadian men’s and women’s soccer teams are urging change in Canada Soccer’s leadership at the governing body’s annual meeting this week in Saint John, N.B....
EU seeks to extend sanctions programs to include corruption
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is working on plans to extend the sanctions regime that it uses to punish third countries for human-rights abuses to...
Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock Hall inductees
NEW YORK (AP) — Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius and the late George Michael have all been inducted...
‘Desperate’ shortage of psychologists causing critical delays in youth care
A longstanding shortage of psychologists in Manitoba has resulted in particularly long wait lists for children and desperate need in rural and northern areas. “We’re desperate...
Futurpreneur gets funding boost
Helen Salako doesn’t have time to golf. Still, she found herself in a virtual golf studio Tuesday morning, eyes glued to an out-of-place podium. There, politicians...