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Agent: NFL star Von Miller has COVID-19, is in good spirits
AURORA, Colo. - Von Miller's agent says the NFL star has tested positive for the coronavirus and wanted to come forward with his diagnosis to show doubters how serious the disease is. Joby Branion tol...
Apr 16, 2020

COVID-19 confirmed at Brooks beef plant, continuing care centre
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The City of Brooks is confirming multiple cases of COVID-19 at the JBS Food Canada plant in that city and one case among the staff of Sunrise Gardens continuing care centre.A releas...
Apr 16, 2020 CHAT News File Photo

Expect a different NHL when it resumes, says Flames general manager
CALGARY - The thought of the Calgary Flames playing games without fans in the Saddledome makes Brad Treliving shudder. The Flames general manager says he and the players would accept that scenari...
Apr 16, 2020

Alberta surpasses 2,000 COVID-19 cases
Alberta's chief medical officer is reporting 162 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta on Thursday, bringing the total to 2158.It's the largest reported single day increase in the province to date as Alber...
Apr 16, 2020

Champagne, Ukraine reject Iran crash report suggesting immunity for Tehran
OTTAWA - Canada and Ukraine flatly rejected a report suggesting the regime was seeking immunity from future legal action after shooting down a passenger jet in January. The Iranian military ...
Apr 16, 2020

Broader gender focus needed for COVID-19 response, advocates say
OTTAWA - As Canada continues to combat the health and economic impacts of COVID-19, women's rights advocates say not enough focus has been placed on the unique and often disproportionate impact the pa...
Apr 16, 2020

Alberta's politicians need to help shoulder the burden: CTF
There's no doubt elected officials are working hard to manage the COVID-19 crisis, but with many businesses closing their doors and families worrying about their next grocery bill, politicians need to...
Apr 16, 2020

Alberta shares COVID-19 update for April 16
Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide her daily update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. (Thurs. April 16)...
Apr 16, 2020

Transit workers across Canada concerned over lack of protective gear
TORONTO - Jason Watts hides in the washroom right up until the moment his shift as a bus driver in Toronto's transit system begins. The Toronto Transit Commission worker is terrified of contracti...
Apr 16, 2020

Town of Sylvan Lake allocates additional grant funding for two local agencies
The Town of Sylvan Lake has announced additional help for a pair of local agencies aiming to address increased demand for their services amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Town officials say council has ap...
Apr 16, 2020