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Statistics Canada to release June jobs report as pandemic restrictions ease
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set this morning to give a snapshot of the job market as it was last month as pandemic-related restrictions eased and reopenings widened. Economists expect the report wil...
Jul 10, 2020
Late Seoul mayor says in his will he feels sorry to people
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - A will left by late Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon says he feels "sorry to all people" and asks his body to be cremated. Park's body was found early Friday hours after he was re...
Jul 9, 2020
Montreal Impact lose 1-0 to New England at MLS is Back Tournament in Florida
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Argentine forward Gustavo Bou scored early in the second half Thursday to give the New England Revolution a 1-0 win over the Montreal Impact in their opening game at the MLS is Back ...
Jul 9, 2020
Singapore polls open; governing party set to extend power
SINGAPORE - Wearing masks and plastic gloves, Singaporeans began voting Friday in a general election that is expected to return Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's long-governing party to power. About 1,...
Jul 9, 2020
Canadians Adam Hadwin, Nick Taylor lead the way at PGA Tour event
DUBLIN, Ohio - A pair of Canadians are at the top of the leaderboard after the morning wave of the PGA Tour's Workday Charity Open on Thursday. Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., led the way with a 6-un...
Jul 9, 2020
Doctors, nurses urged to provide info on racism in B.C. emergency rooms
VICTORIA - A former judge investigating allegations of racism towards Indigenous people in British Columbia's health-care system is calling on patients, families, doctors and nurses to come forward wi...
Jul 9, 2020
Use caution and remember protocols as COVID still a risk, says local doc
MEDICINE HAT, AB - With the province opening up and increased opportunities for social interaction, local AHS officials are reminding Hatters to remain vigilant and remember the basics for stemming th...
Jul 9, 2020
Ribfest set to return to city next month
MEDICINE HAT, AB - After event after summer event has been cancelled in Medicine Hat due to COVID-19, good news is on the horizon. Ribfest is nearing final confirmation for its three-day event startin...
Jul 9, 2020
Bolivia's interim president has COVID-19 but ‘feels strong’
LA PAZ, Bolivia - Interim Bolivian President Jeanine ez says she has tested positive for the new coronavirus but feels strong and will continue working from isolation. Her infection comes amid a spike...
Jul 9, 2020
Security issue identified with COVID-tracing app, ABTraceTogether
LETHBRIDGE, AB - iPhone users should be aware of a potential security risk with the province's contact tracing app for COVID-19.The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC)...
Jul 9, 2020