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Province extends tourism levy abatement period
Tourism levy amounts collected by hotels and other lodging providers in Alberta will stay with them a little longer.The province announced today that operators can keep the levy collected until the en...
Dec 04, 2020
Trudeau affirms farmers' right to demonstrate after India criticizes his remarks
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected the diplomatic scolding Canada's envoy to India received on Friday for his recent comments in support of protesting Indian farmers. Trudeau was asked Fr...
Dec 04, 2020
BYU presents tough challenge for Chanticleers, Canadian Makonzo this weekend
.The COVID-19 pandemic has presented Canadian Enock Makonzo and upstart Coastal Carolina with their stiffest challenge of the season. The No. 14-ranked Chanticleers (9-0) were scheduled to face No. 25...
Dec 04, 2020
Premature ending to 2020 thoroughbred racing season costly to Woodbine Entertainment
TORONTO - A shortened 2020 thoroughbred racing season proved very costly to Woodbine Entertainment. The organization announced Friday the reduced campaign produced an all-sources handle of $462.042 mi...
Dec 04, 2020
Walmart Canada to give 85,000 workers cash 'appreciation' bonus as COVID-19 surges
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Walmart Canada says it will be giving its workers new cash bonuses for their ongoing dedication during the pandemic.The retailer says more than 85,000 full-time and part-time emplo...
Dec 04, 2020
Moderna COVID vaccine best for Nunavut because of storage, shipping: top doctor
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut is looking to get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine once it is available in Canada. The territory's chief public health officer, Dr. Michael Patterson, says Moderna's vaccine is ...
Dec 04, 2020
Longtime Belleville Bulls, Kingston Frontenacs coach Larry Mavety dies at age 78
KINGSTON, Ont. - Longtime junior hockey executive Larry Mavety has died. He was 78. The Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs confirmed the death Friday on Twitter. "I've had the privilege of wo...
Dec 04, 2020
House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
WASHINGTON - The Democratic-controlled House on Friday approved a bill to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level, reversing what supporters called a failed policy of criminalization of p...
Dec 04, 2020
Federal government extends help for businesses through CEBA
OTTAWA - The federal government is expanding its Canada Emergency Business Account.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that eligible small businesses can access a second CEBA loan of up to $...
Dec 04, 2020
Bahrain now 2nd nation to grant Pfizer shot emergency use
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The island kingdom of Bahrain said Friday it has become the second nation in the world to grant an emergency-use authorization for the coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer ...
Dec 04, 2020