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COVID-19 hits more schools amid growing fears of pandemic's second wave
TORONTO - More than 400 schools in Quebec and another 153 in Ontario are reporting at least one case of coronavirus disease. The figures from the group COVID Ecoles Quebec and the Ontario government c...
Sep 23, 2020
Church seeks to take Mount Cashel abuse ruling to Supreme Court of Canada
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The archdiocese of St. John's will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a decision that declared the city's Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation liable for sexual abuse ...
Sep 23, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC retains three star players for 2021 NBA 2K League season
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC has retained its star trio of point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey, centre Jerry (Sick One) Knapp and lockdown defender Trent (Timelycook) Donald for the 2021 NBA ...
Sep 23, 2020
New Airbnb portal allows local governments to closely monitor listings
VANCOUVER - Airbnb is launching a new program for cities and tourist organizations aimed at helping them ensure compliance with local rules. Vancouver and Calgary are among the 10 North American citie...
Sep 23, 2020
Alberta creates panel for mineral resource production
Alberta wants to become a world leader in mineral resource production.The province has struck a five-member Mineral Advisory Council it says will "help government unlock Alberta's vast, untapped geolo...
Sep 23, 2020
Local market supporting mental health in the community next month
MEDICINE HAT, AB - World Mental Health Day is on Saturday, October 10.And the community is coming together to put on a mental health market at the Redcliff Legion that day from 10 AM-3 PM.Organizer of...
Sep 23, 2020
Sens GM Dorion says longtime goalie Anderson not expected back next season
Ottawa general manager Pierre Dorion says longtime Senators goaltender Craig Anderson will not be offered a new contract by the NHL club. In an availability with reporters Wednesday, Dorion thanked An...
Sep 23, 2020
Part of River Road to be closed Saturday
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Part of River Road will be closed for the majority of Saturday for crews to complete storm sewer repairs.The road will be closed from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Motorists will be able to acce...
Sep 23, 2020
New SUV is next step in VW's post-scandal electric offensive
FRANKFURT - Volkswagen is unveiling a battery-powered sport-utility vehicle that is headed for global markets including the United States and China, as the company takes a major step forward in its ca...
Sep 23, 2020
Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comments about diversity
NEW YORK - Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the difficulty of finding qualified Black executives. Scharf said that "there is a very limited pool of black ...
Sep 23, 2020