BRANTFORD, Ont. — Walter Gretzky’s family thought the end was coming quickly in the middle of February.
Wayne Gretzky Remembers His Father, Walter, As Man with ‘A Heart of Gold’ at Funeral
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Saskatchewan Court Weighs What to Do with Different Humboldt Broncos Lawsuits
REGINA — A Regina judge has reserved his decision on whether to delay one of the many lawsuits filed after the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
All Eligible Manitobans May Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Dose This Spring
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says it should be able to get a first dose of COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible people in the province this spring — months ahead of the original prediction.
Health Canada Approves Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Against COVID-19
OTTAWA — Health Canada has approved the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, saying it has the evidence showing the vaccine is both safe and effective against the novel coronavirus that causes the disease.
Manitoba May Face Court Challenge in Attempt to Stamp Out Smoking on First Nations
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to extend its ban on smoking and vaping in indoor public places to First Nations communities, but it could face a court battle.
Premiers Reiterate Demand for $28B Increase in Health Transfers from Ottawa
OTTAWA — With a federal budget in the offing, premiers are stepping up the pressure on Ottawa to increase annual health care transfer payments to provinces and territories.
‘Racism is a Real Problem:’ Growing Number of Attacks Against Black Muslim Women
EDMONTON — Five Black Muslim women, all Somali-Canadians wearing hijabs, have been attacked or threatened in Edmonton in the last 10 weeks.
Public Health Agency of Canada Budgets $5B for COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments
OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada expects to spend up to $5 billion on vaccines and other COVID-19 treatments.
Wheeler, Connor Tally Three-Point Nights, Jets Down Canucks 5-2
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets were angry coming into Tuesday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks, said winger Mathieu Perreault.
Report Shows Manitoba Hydro Debt the ‘Scandal of the Century’: Premier
WINNIPEG — Premier Brian Pallister says the handling of Manitoba Hydro under the former NDP government is “the scandal of the century.”
Three First-Period Goals Pace Vancouver Canucks to 4-0 Victory Over Winnipeg Jets
WINNIPEG — When the Vancouver Canucks discovered that screened point shots were getting results, they kept doing it. By the time the Winnipeg Jets figured things out, it was too late.
Indigenous, Black, Filipino People Disproportionately Affected by COVID-19: Report
WINNIPEG — Manitoba has released a report showing COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Indigenous, Black and other people of colour in the province.
