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National Indigenous Peoples Day goes virtual amid pandemic restrictions
Organizers of a major Indigenous festival in Ottawa considered postponing or cancelling it entirely after COVID-19 restrictions meant they couldn't gather in person. But as an anti-racism movement swe...
Jun 21, 2020
Female Calgary police officer wants harassment lawsuit to bring change
SPRINGBANK, Alta. - Kim Prodaniuk didn't plan to be a crusader for change but hopes her lawsuit against the Calgary Police Service alleging harassment and emotional distress will m...
Jun 21, 2020
Survey estimates much higher Alberta bird populations than thought
EDMONTON - There may be many, many more songbirds in Alberta forests than previously thought, say University of Alberta scientists who have come up with a new way of counting them. But researcher...
Jun 21, 2020
Ensure the tray table is up and your mask on: air travel in the era of COVID-19
OTTAWA - Watching the farms and highways of Ontario out of the oval windows of an Airbus A320, it's easy to forget for a moment how COVID-19 has so thoroughly changed familiar routines. From...
Jun 21, 2020
National Indigenous Peoples Day goes virtual amid pandemic restrictions
Organizers of a major Indigenous festival in Ottawa considered postponing or cancelling it entirely after COVID-19 restrictions meant they couldn't gather in person. But as an anti-racism movement swe...
Jun 21, 2020
Under Trump, 'You're fired!' even greets federal prosecutors
NEW YORK - Former Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara had a snickering response to news that his successor as top federal prosecutor was "stepping down" from the job. "Doesn't sound like 'stepping d...
Jun 20, 2020
COVID-19 update: Province confirms 48 new cases
EDMONTON AB- Provincial health officials confirmed 48 new cases of the virus today (June 20). There are 525 active cases of COVID-19 province-wide and 6996 people have recovered. Hospitalizations, acc...
Jun 20, 2020
Restaurant marks grand opening following months of delays
REDCLIFF, AB- The ribbon was cut with an echoing of cheers and applause at the grand opening of Baba Cluck in Redcliff. For owners Dave and Lorelle Halderman it was a long time coming, with dreams of ...
Jun 20, 2020
Canada's Gillian Robertson, Marc-Andre Barriault both win in UFC
LAS VEGAS - Canadian flyweight Gillian (The Savage) Robertson choked out American Cortney (Cast Iron) Casey in the third round on a UFC Fight Night card Saturday. Quebec City middleweight Marc-Andre (...
Jun 20, 2020
Taylor Pendrith becomes top-ranked Canadian on Korn Ferry Tour
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - Taylor Pendrith became the top-ranked Canadian on the Korn Ferry Tour on Saturday after tying for 14th at the King & Bear Classic. Pendrith shot a 3-under 69 in the four...
Jun 20, 2020