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Calls grow for Trudeau to end MSM blood donation ban
OTTAWA - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make people sick across Canada, health authorities are imploring Canadians to donate blood - all Canadians except men who have had recent sex with other ...
Jun 13, 2020

As companies reopen, 'main street' stores in urban cores need help, Joly says
OTTAWA - The federal minister in charge of regional economic development says more needs to be done to help companies in the centre of Canada's biggest cities so they can stay open through and be...
Jun 13, 2020

Raptor Uprising GC crushes Celtics Crossover Gaming to set NBA 2K League record
The unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC set an NBA 2K League scoring record in a 109-51 demolition of Celtics Crossover Gaming in Game 1 of their best-of-three esports series Friday night. Pistons GT se...
Jun 12, 2020

Farmers' Market open for business
MEDICINE HAT, AB - After a delayed opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Farmers' Market will be open for business on Saturday.While the staggered delay may ...
Jun 12, 2020

ATA President says work is needed on reopening scenarios before classes can resume
The president of the Alberta Teacher's Association (ATA) says details on the province's three possible reopening plans for schools need to be worked out before class can resume in the fall.The three p...
Jun 12, 2020

Judge orders Seattle to stop using tear gas during protests
SEATTLE - A U.S. judge on Friday ordered Seattle police to temporarily stop using tear gas, pepper spray and flash-bang devices to break up peaceful protests, a victory for groups who say authorities ...
Jun 12, 2020

Community garden plants First Nations medicine
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A new initiative launched in the lead-up to National Indigenous Peoples Day will see traditional First Nations medicine grown in a community garden.The initiative launched on Friday...
Jun 12, 2020

Mavericks honour Bob Will with Plaid for Dad jerseys
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Even though there won't be any Medicine Hat Mavericks games played this summer the team has still managed to hit a grand slam.The annual Plaid for Dad games in June have become one ...
Jun 12, 2020

Longtime event director weighs in on alternate options for 20-21 curling season
With some curling competitions already cancelled and the rest of the 2020-21 season up in the air due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sport is facing significant challenges as it looks&nb...
Jun 12, 2020

Alouettes fullback Spencer Moore not very hopeful for 2020 CFL season
Montreal Alouettes fullback Spencer Moore isn't hopeful the CFL will have a 2020 season. League action was originally scheduled to begin Thursday night but remains suspended d...
Jun 12, 2020