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Raptors continue to shore up frontcourt, signing Alex Len to one-year deal
TORONTO - On the heels of losing their two championship centres, the Toronto Raptors shored up their frontcourt by signing Alex Len on Monday -- and also some maintained some financial flexibility tow...
Nov 23, 2020
AP source: Biden taps ex-Fed chair Yellen to lead treasury
WASHINGTON - President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policie...
Nov 23, 2020
Variety of employers attending drive-thru job fair this week
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The YMCA's drive-thru recruitment event this week is looking to fill upwards of 50 -100 jobs.It's the employment centre's second drive-thru event.Employment Centre Manager Jodie Eng...
Nov 23, 2020
Bill to mandate sexual-assault law training for judges passes House of Commons
OTTAWA - A long-awaited bill that would require judges to commit to take training in sexual assault law has passed unanimously in the House of Commons. The proposed legislation originated as a private...
Nov 23, 2020
A steady if unspectacular season comes to a close for Canada's Auger-Aliassime
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime started the year at No. 21 in the world rankings and finished the season in the same position. His 2020 campaign was steady if unspectacular as growth in some areas was ...
Nov 23, 2020
In Halifax, housing advocates fear shortages of shelter adding to the 'new poor'
HALIFAX - Community legal worker Mark Culligan refers to cases of Nova Scotians facing pandemic-era evictions in a hot housing market as "the new poor." "We're seeing a growth of a new form of homeles...
Nov 23, 2020
WATCH: Hinshaw to give COVID-19 update
Coming up at 2 p.m.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides an update on COVID-19.
Nov 23, 2020
Experienced Toronto FC ready to take on upstart Nashville SC in playoff action
Coach Greg Vanney has a simple message for his players as Toronto FC prepares for a playoff run: just be yourself. "There's no need to try to do more because it's a playoff game," Vanney said on...
Nov 23, 2020
Animal rescue group offers to relocate Montreal-area deer and avoid slaughter
MONTREAL - An animal rescue organization is offering a Montreal-area city an alternative to slaughtering about 15 white-tailed deer living in a local park. The organization, Animal Sauvetage Rescue, a...
Nov 23, 2020
Support services being affected by COVID-19 situation at CFB Suffield
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Canadian Forces is not confirming there are active cases of COVID-19 at CFB Suffield but social media posts associated with the base indicate there are cases and the situation i...
Nov 23, 2020