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Fist bumps and masks: Professional soccer returns in Germany
BERLIN - Germany's Bundesliga soccer season resumed Saturday after a two-month break caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Ruhr derby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke kicked off in an empty sta...
May 16, 2020

Tokyo Olympic CEO: Games next year may not be 'conventional'
TOKYO - Almost two months after the Tokyo Olympics were postponed, organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said Friday he still could not give an estimate of how much the one-year delay will cost. Figur...
May 16, 2020

Masks, tests, empty stadiums: Bundesliga resumes amid virus
BERLIN - No fans, no hugging, no spitting. The Bundesliga will be very different when it resumes Saturday following a two-month suspension caused by the coronavirus pandemic. There will be no children...
May 16, 2020

Red Deerians encouraged to stay safe this long weekend
With the long weekend here, residents are reminded to stay safe. Whether staying home, camping, City officials say that when enjoying the Red Deer River or other outdoor activities, please remember to...
May 16, 2020

Tokyo Olympic CEO: Games next year may not be 'conventional'
TOKYO - Almost two months after the Tokyo Olympics were postponed, organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said Friday he still could not give an estimate of how much the one-year delay will cost. Figur...
May 16, 2020

Experts say Saskatchewan could limit ceremonies but 'is there reason?'
Legal experts say the Saskatchewan government may have a case that sacred Indigenous ceremonies be limited in size, but they caution the premier against taking such action. "Is there reason for Premie...
May 16, 2020

O'Toole attacked for using Parliamentary resources on leadership campaign
OTTAWA - A Liberal MP is calling for an investigation into whether Conservative leadership candidate Erin O'Toole is inappropriately using taxpayer-funded resources on his campaign. Robert Morris...
May 16, 2020

As Quebecers cover faces for COVID-19, some hope for tolerance of religious garb
MONTREAL - Three years ago, Warda Lacoste was at the centre of a fight against Quebec's attempt to ban religious face coverings for people who were giving or receiving public services. The M...
May 16, 2020

Trainer Casse happy for Woodbine horsemen finally have a season to shoot for
Mark Casse and other trainers at Woodbine Racetrack finally have a thoroughbred racing season to prepare for. Woodbine Entertainment is full steam ahead with its plans to offer both har...
May 16, 2020

Federal government tosses dozens of claims from vets who died without survivors
OTTAWA - Veterans Affairs Canada has tossed dozens of claims for disability benefits by veterans or retired RCMP officers who died without an eligible survivor or dependant - many while their app...
May 16, 2020