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Feds say 100,000 rapid COVID-19 tests have arrived, being distributed to provinces
OTTAWA - Procurement Minister Anita Anand says the first shipment of rapid tests for COVID-19 has arrived in Canada but their eventual destinations remain shrouded in mystery. Canada signed a deal wit...
Oct 21, 2020
Canadian 'keeper Erin McLeod happy in Iceland, looks to help others stay positive
After enduring a COVID-19 outbreak that kept the Orlando Pride from taking part in the NWSL's Challenge Cup, Erin McLeod is enjoying life on and off the field in Iceland. But as always, the veteran Ca...
Oct 21, 2020
Man charged in Ponoka kidnapping, robbery, and assault going to trial
One of three people charged in a kidnapping, robbery and assault in Ponoka last month is going to trial next year.Chasetin Morin, 25, entered not guilty pleas in Red Deer provincial court on Friday an...
Oct 21, 2020
Trial delayed again for Red Deer man accused of posing as lawyer
There's been another delay in the start of a trial for a Red Deer man accused of defrauding several people out of thousands of dollars by posing as a lawyer.A trial for 29-year-old Chance Aaron Shaw w...
Oct 21, 2020
Canada receives shipment of 100,000 COVID-19 rapid tests: procurement minister
Procurement Minister Anita Anand says Canada has received a first shipment of 100,000 rapid tests for COVID-19. Anand confirmed the delivery of the ID Now kit, which can provide results in as l...
Oct 21, 2020
CMHA Central Alberta receives $17,000 grant for Crisis Counsellor program
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Central is celebrating a $17,000 grant they've received from the Bell Let's Talk Community Fund to support the Systems Navigation/Crisis Counsellor prog...
Oct 21, 2020
Montreal-based company launches global map of methane concentrations
MONTREAL - A Montreal company has unveiled what it boasts is the most accurate map of global methane concentrations ever made. On Wednesday, GHGSat unveiled Pulse, an interactive map available for fre...
Oct 21, 2020
From Detroit to Oakland, pandemic threatens urban renewal
DETROIT - Downtown Detroit was returning to its roots as a vibrant city centre, motoring away from its past as the model of urban ruin. Then the pandemic showed up, emptying once-bustling streets and ...
Oct 21, 2020
Mighty Heart to take run at ending Triple Crown drought in $400,000 Breeders Stakes
TORONTO - Mighty Heart will start his run for the Triple Crown from the No. 8 post Saturday. The Queen's Plate and Prince of Wales champion was named the even-money favourite in the draw Wednesday for...
Oct 21, 2020
“Light The Night, Take Back The Light” shines on in support of blood cancer community
More than 50,000 people from across the country are expected to take part in Light The Night, Take Back The Light - an annual flagship event hosted by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LL...
Oct 21, 2020