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Trump says Sudan to be removed from terrorism list
CAIRO - President Donald Trump on Monday said Sudan will be removed from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism if it follows through on its pledge to pay $335 million to American terror victims...
Oct 19, 2020

Local pharmacist expects huge turnout for the flu vaccine this year
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Today was the first day for the flu shot across Alberta.But unlike previous years, there won't be mass immunization clinics due to COVID 19 restrictions.Despite that change and more...
Oct 19, 2020

Judge puts Wisconsin capacity limit order back into effect
MADISON, Wis. - A Wisconsin judge on Monday reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers' administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor venues to 25% of ...
Oct 19, 2020

Nova Scotia restaurants boycott lobster in support of Mi'kmaq self-regulated fishery
HALIFAX - Restaurants in Nova Scotia are cutting lobster from their menu in support of Mi'kmaq fishers, who have been targeted with violence in a dispute with commercial harvesters. Matt Boyle, co-own...
Oct 19, 2020

Challenges wanted. Former NHLer, broadcaster, Nick Kypreos likes the climb
TORONTO - Asked for his take on the Maple Leafs' recent free-agent shopping spree, Nick Kypreos pauses. "If I knew they were signing 40-year-olds, I certainly would have tried a comeback a few years a...
Oct 19, 2020

Non-essential travel restrictions at Canada-U.S. border extended to at least Nov. 21
WASHINGTON, Wash. - Restrictions on non-essential travel between Canada and the United States are being extended until at least Nov. 21. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair confirmed the news toda...
Oct 19, 2020

Vancouver Canucks sign forwards Gaudette, Hawryluk to one-year contracts
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed forwards Adam Gaudette and Jayce Hawryluk to one-year contracts. Gaudette signed a one-way contract worth US$950,000. The 24-year-old had 33 points (12 go...
Oct 19, 2020

Walsh assault trial dismissed, more serious charges adjourned to next month
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A trial on simple assault charges against a Walsh gas station owner ended in a dismissal of the allegations while proceedings on more serious allegations were adjourned Monday morni...
Oct 19, 2020

Province offers tax exemption on new wells, pipelines
Alberta is exempting energy companies from paying property taxes on new wells and pipelines for three years as it attempts to strike a balance between industry and municipalities on linear tax assessm...
Oct 19, 2020

Companies have modest hiring plans, low wage growth expectations, Bank of Canada says
OTTAWA - Canadian workers and companies expect wage growth to stay low over the coming year over heightened uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of Canada says in two new reports. The cent...
Oct 19, 2020