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Advocates worry about COVID-19 putting more kids at risk for abuse at home
OTTAWA - An organization that advocates for the safety of children says reports of child abuse and neglect are down as much as 40 per cent since Canadian schools closed to slow the spread of COVID-19....
Apr 22, 2020

Feds expected to unveil more emergency aid for students, young Canadians
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to announce today more significant financial support for students and other young Canadians struggling to stay afloat and find jobs during the COVID-19 pand...
Apr 22, 2020

Police face questions about why emergency alert wasn't issued during rampage
HALIFAX - As family and friends try to figure out how to mourn their loved ones in the aftermath of Sunday's rampage in Nova Scotia, more questions are emerging about the way police issued warnings du...
Apr 22, 2020

Iran's Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday it launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the U.S., a successful launch after months of failures. There...
Apr 21, 2020

Hamblin crowned Tigers MVP for second consecutive year
MEDICINE HAT, AB - There may not have been the usual pomp and circumstance surrounding this year's Medicine Hat Tigers awards, but the impact still resonates with this year's winners.Graduated captain...
Apr 21, 2020 Photo courtesy of Colton McKee

CFL draft prospect Brissett has valuable asset to guide him through process
Dejon Brissett has a valuable asset to help guide him through the CFL draft process. The University of Virginia receiver's younger brother, Oshae, is a guard/forward on a two-way d...
Apr 21, 2020

Summer tourism industry set to take hit amid COVID-19 pandemic
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Boasting well over 300 days of sunshine per year, Medicine Hat is known as one of the most visited cities by tourists in southern Alberta each summer.The summer of 2020 is expected ...
Apr 21, 2020 Tourism Medicine Hat executive director Jace Anderson (Photo courtesy of Colton McKee)

Educators, students learning as they go as classes move online
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The immediate and indefinite suspension of grade-school classes due to the coronavirus pandemic came suddenly and swiftly on March 15 and since then, area schools have moved to an o...
Apr 21, 2020

Plunging oil prices point to 'deep collapse' in sector, drilling firm CEO warns
CALGARY - The CEO of one of Canada's largest drilling rig contractors says plunging North American crude prices on Monday and Tuesday are signs that the oil industry is headed for a "deep, deep collap...
Apr 21, 2020 CHAT News File Photo

Connor Bedard excited to suit up with Pats as youngest player in WHL
TORONTO - There won't be any surprises Wednesday when it comes to the No. 1 selection at the 2020 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. The Regina Pats announced Tuesday they will be selecting forw...
Apr 21, 2020