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B.C. court considers ways to deliver Meng decision in socially distant manner
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court is considering creative ways to deliver a decision in an extradition hearing for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou as a global pandemic restricts travel and ga...
Mar 30, 2020

Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Medical officers of health and Canada's chief public health officer are encouraging people to wash their hands, giv...
Mar 30, 2020

War room budget reduced to reflect needs during COVID-19 pandemic
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The budget of the controversial Canadian Energy Centre, or war room, has been reduced by 90 per cent in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The overwhelming majority of the CEC's bud...
Mar 30, 2020 CHAT News File Photo

Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames announce temporary layoffs
The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have announced temporary staff reductions because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The moves on Monday come with nearly all major sports leagues and...
Mar 30, 2020

Vancouver Convention Centre picked for off site COVID-19 treatment centre
VICTORIA - Vancouver's waterfront convention centre is being prepared as a health facility in British Columbia's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Minister Adrian Dix said Monday. The centre...
Mar 30, 2020

Southern Express' Pierson named league MVP in rookie season
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Kendal Pierson's exception first season of midget hockey is being recognized at the provincial level, taking home a pair of prestigious awards on Monday.The Southern Express sniper ...
Mar 30, 2020 Southern Express forward Kendal Pierson (Photo courtesy of Scott Roblin)

Former Canucks goalie Lack retires after taking time off with hip injury
Former Vancouver Canucks goaltender Eddie Lack is retiring from the NHL. Lack, who had been sidelined this season with a hip injury, made the announcement Monday on his Twitter account in a four-...
Mar 30, 2020

Five more COVID-19 deaths in Alberta
There have been five additional COVID-19 deaths in Alberta since Sunday, bringing the provincial total to eight."This news is heartbreaking for all of us," says Dr. Deena Hinshaw. "This has been one o...
Mar 30, 2020

Hinshaw to give COVID-19 update
Coming up at 4:30 p.m.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides an update on COVID-19
Mar 30, 2020

Long road, but less limbo for Canadian athletes bound for Tokyo Games
On the coldest, wettest, hardest days on Elk Lake, rower Hillary Janssens told herself and her numb hands "this is the last winter we have to do this before Tokyo." It wasn't. The ...
Mar 30, 2020