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Alouettes coach Khari Jones optimistic CFL will return this season
Khari Jones is optimistic that the 2020 CFL season can be salvaged in some form. He doesn't even want to think about the alternative. The Montreal Alouettes head coach spoke to reporters Friday via vi...
Apr 24, 2020

Health minister announces changes to enhance rural health
Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro made a number of announcements Friday afternoon that he says will strengthen the recruitment and retention of rural doctors.Chief among the changes is an abolishm...
Apr 24, 2020

Tons of sanitizer: Retailer charged with hoarding, gouging
NEW YORK - Federal prosecutors charged a New York retailer Friday with hoarding tons of disposable masks, surgical gowns and hand sanitizer in a Long Island warehouse and selling the items at huge mar...
Apr 24, 2020

Municipalities plead for emergency help to keep vital services going
OTTAWA - The voice of Canadian municipalities says communities across the country are facing a financial crisis due to COVID-19 that puts people at further risk. Federation of Canadian Municipali...
Apr 24, 2020

CFL, CFLPA at odds regarding potential suspension of operation this season
TORONTO - Brian Ramsay looked set the record straight Friday. The CFL and CFL Players' Association have halted discussions on potential contingency plans for the 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19...
Apr 24, 2020

At least $9.7 billion in state bailouts for Air France, KLM
PARIS - The French and Dutch governments announced at least 9 billion euros ($9.7 billion) in bailout money Friday to rescue Air France and KLM, which are fighting for survival as most of their planes...
Apr 24, 2020

Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain
WASHINGTON - The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from ...
Apr 24, 2020

WATCH: Shandro to address concerns about rural heath care
Coming up at 1:30 p.mHealth Minister Tyler Shandro will announce changes to enhance rural health care in Alberta and strengthen rural physician recruitment and retention.
Apr 24, 2020

Former refugees Alphonso Davies, Asmir Begovic play video-game fundraiser
Bayern Munich fullback Alphonso Davies and AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic both found their way to Canada at a young age as refugees with their families. They know firsthand the danger and uncertain...
Apr 24, 2020

Paws on the porch photos to support Southern Alberta Humane Society
MEDICINE HAT, AB - You and your pet can get professional photos together for a good cause. It's a fundraiser with the Southern Alberta Humane Society.De Seaton with the society says local photographer...
Apr 24, 2020 Logo courtesy Southern Alberta Humane Society