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Canadians not worried other countries will get COVID-19 vaccine first: poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests most Canadians aren't currently worried that people in other countries might get a COVID-19 vaccine first. Thirty-seven per cent of respondents to a survey conducted by Lg...
Dec 01, 2020
Defence's star witness to continue testimony at Toronto's van attack trial
TORONTO - A psychiatrist hired by the defence is set to continue his testimony today at the trial for the man who killed 10 people in Toronto's van attack. Dr. Alexander Westphal says Minassian suffer...
Dec 01, 2020
Forge FC just one win away from booking ticket to CONCACAF Champions League
After a season that has taken it from Hamilton to Charlottetown, El Salvador and Panama, Forge FC hopes the Dominican Republic is the last stop on the way to the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League. ...
Nov 30, 2020
Trump science adviser Scott Atlas leaving White House job
WASHINGTON - Dr. Scott Atlas, a science adviser to President Donald Trump who was skeptical of measures to control the coronavirus outbreak, is leaving his White House post. A White House official con...
Nov 30, 2020
Time is ticking for mask bylaw, says doctor; council to meet Wednesday
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Monday started with a release of a letter signed by more than 400 Hatters - including doctors, nurses, business owners, educators and clergy -asking city council to hold an emergenc...
Nov 30, 2020
Cypress County offering to help residents though grocery delivery program
DUNMORE, AB- For people who are immunocompromised, taking a trip to the store during a pandemic can prove risky to their own health. To help those who are in need of getting groceries, Cypress County ...
Nov 30, 2020
MLSE cuts salaries for full-time staff, extends management and executive reductions
TORONTO, S.D. - Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment says it is cutting the salaries of up to one quarter of its full-time staff, and extending salary reductions for senior management and executives to...
Nov 30, 2020
Schools continue virtual mental health conversations with families this week
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat Public School Division is continuing the conversations around mental health and resiliency for students and the supports available.Division Psychologist Claire Pete...
Nov 30, 2020
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League calls off games until January because of COVID-19
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League says it will not hold any games until early January because of COVID-19 issues.The major junior league announced Monday it will suspend all activities from Tuesda...
Nov 30, 2020
Powell says pace of economic improvement has moderated
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says that the pace of improvement in the economy has moderated in recent months with future prospects remaining "extraordinarily uncertain." In rema...
Nov 30, 2020