B.C. Lions to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Sept. 24 game
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions are trying to raise awareness about the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. The CFL team's vice-president, George Chayka, says players will wear orange tape when they face the Saskatchewan Roughriders...
GOP prosecutors threaten lawsuits over vaccine requirement
Two dozen Republican attorneys general warned the White House on Thursday of impending legal action if a proposed coronavirus vaccine requirement for as many as 100 million Americans goes into effect.
Dutch foreign minister quits over Afghanistan evacuations
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch foreign minister, Sigrid Kaag, resigned Thursday after the lower house of parliament passed a motion of censure against the government over its handling of evacuations from Afghanistan amid the Taliban takeover. ...
US targets 5 al-Qaida operatives in Turkey with sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions Thursday against five men in Turkey suspected of providing financial services and travel assistance to al-Qaida.
Dean Heller to enter governor’s race in battleground Nevada
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Dean Heller will announce a bid for governor of Nevada on Monday, joining a crowded field of Republican hopefuls vying to unseat Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak in 2022.
UK’s Johnson shakes up government with eye on early election
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was finishing a major shakeup of his government on Thursday, shuffling his team of middle-ranking and junior ministers after making big changes at the top.
Manitoba to have first female premier: Two Tory leadership candidates are women
WINNIPEG — Manitobans will have a female premier for the first time. Shelly Glover, a former Winnipeg police officer and one-time Conservative member of Parliament, and Heather Stefanson, a former Manitoba health minister, are the official candidates f...
Calgary Chamber of Commerce wants more clarity around Alberta COVID-19 restrictions
Calgary Chamber of Commerce is praising the Alberta government's decision to launch a new program to to fight against COVID-19, but says more clarity around the initiative is needed. The chamber says the restriction exemption program giving businesses ...
Saskatchewan to require proof of COVID vaccination to try to increase uptake: premier
REGINA — Saskatchewan will be bringing in a proof of vaccination program in an attempt to increase the number of people immunized against COVID-19. Premier Scott Moe made the announcement on his social media accounts Thursday. He said the policy is ex...
Health care strained: Premier to address Saskatchewan as COVID-19 cases surge
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is to hold a COVID-19 briefing this afternoon in Saskatoon as surging COVID-19 cases continue to strain health care. Moe is to be joined by the province's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, at