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Racism in Canada's military and a deal with Mexico; In The News for June 22
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 22 ... What...
Jun 22, 2020
Defence leaders apologize for slow response to racism as Forces investigates meme
OTTAWA - Canada's top military and civilian defence officials have apologized not responding sooner to questions about systemic racism in the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces. ...
Jun 22, 2020
8 young children drown in river in southwestern Chinese city
BEIJING - Eight children drowned in a river in southwestern China after one fell in and the others jumped in to help, state media said Monday. The children, described as elementary-school age, had gon...
Jun 22, 2020
Mexico will resume sending workers after deal on better COVID-19 protections
OTTAWA - The Mexican government says it will resume sending farm workers to Canada after securing promises for more inspections and oversight to curb outbreaks of COVID-19. At least two Mexican m...
Jun 21, 2020
Fitness enthusiasts Zumba for HALO
MEDICINE HAT AB- People looking to move to the groove all while supporting a good cause, took to their feet and their devices Saturday to Zumba for HALO.The virtual event was organized by Kelsey Solbe...
Jun 21, 2020
Thunderstorm watch issued for Medicine Hat, Cypress County, as Calgary deals with another storm
MEDICINE HAT, AB- A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Medicine Hat and much of Cypress Canada.Environment Canada issued the alert just after 5p.m. Sunday. The severe thunderstorm watch is in ...
Jun 21, 2020
COVID-19 update: Province confirms 31 new cases
EDMONTON AB- The Province of Alberta confirmed 31 new cases of COVID-19 today, (Sunday, June 21). There are 534 active cases in the province, the bulk of which are in the Calgary Zone with 235 active ...
Jun 21, 2020
UPDATE: RCMP confirm discovery of child’s body along St. Mary River
WOOLFORD PROV. PARK, AB - UPDATE: The RCMP have confirmed that a child has died after going missing from Woolford Provincial Park on Saturday.Officials say on June 20 at around 5:30 p.m., the Cardston...
Jun 21, 2020
WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases
GENEVA - The World Health Organization on Sunday reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours. The UN health agency...
Jun 21, 2020
Man arrested for reported break and enter
MEDICINE HAT AB,- The MHPS responded to a report of an early morning break and enter at a residence in the 100 block of Murray Place NE. The report came in at approximately 7:30 a.m, Sunday, June 21. ...
Jun 21, 2020