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Province invests in virology research at the University of Alberta
The provincial government is investing $20 million at the University of Alberta's Li Ka Shing Applied Virology Institute (AVI) for research into COVID-19 and related diseases.The funding will accelera...
Dec 11, 2020
Former N.L. inmate alleges guard performed dental work on him while another filmed
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A former inmate of a Newfoundland and Labrador jail is suing the province, a dentist and two correctional officers after a guard allegedly performed a dental procedure on him while ...
Dec 11, 2020
Canada was 'disgraceful' accomplice of U.S. in Meng arrest: China ambassador
OTTAWA - China's ambassador to Canada says Canada acted as a "disgraceful" accomplice to the United States in arresting Chinese high-tech executive Meng Wanzhou on an American extradition warrant. Amb...
Dec 11, 2020
Hockey Canada announces men's junior team roster
RED DEER, Alta. - Hockey Canada has named the 25 players who will represent the host country at the world junior men's hockey championship in Edmonton.Three goalies, eight defencemen and 14 forwards w...
Dec 11, 2020
Veteran long-snapper Ladouceur set to break NFL record for games played by Canadian
It's shaping up to be a season to forget for the Dallas Cowboys but veteran Canadian long-snapper L.P. Ladouceur is closing in a historic mark. Dallas's game Sunday versus the Cincinnati Bengals will ...
Dec 11, 2020
NDP calls for more COVID-19 mental health supports
EDMONTON - Alberta's NDP Opposition is calling on the government to increase mental health supports of Albertans as the province heads into a COVID-19 induced shutdown over the holiday season.The NDP ...
Dec 11, 2020
Desperate for ice, Canadian world champion speedskater Ivanie Blondin looks to Europe
CALGARY - The feeling her speedskating season is slipping away compelled world champion Ivanie Blondin to break ranks with the Canadian team. The Ottawa athlete heads to Europe on Monday in search of ...
Dec 11, 2020
Nunavut minister pleads with Arviat residents to stay home, vaccine coming soon
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut's health minister is pleading with residents of Arviat, where a COVID-19 outbreak continues to see new infections, to stay home. Lorne Kusugak says if people living in Arvia...
Dec 11, 2020
Santa Claus is coming to town with a five-night parade
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Santa Claus is coming to town, and he's coming to you!The big guy will be here for five nights, starting tonight (Friday, Dec 11) at 5:30 pm in Redcliff and into Crescent Heights.Th...
Dec 11, 2020
Bucks game is one of three that will be broadcast for national U.S. audience
The Toronto Raptors will take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in front of a national U.S. television audience on Feb. 18. The game is one of three that's being aired in the U.S. in th...
Dec 11, 2020