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CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he's taken 20 per cent pay cut
TORONTO - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he has taken a 20 per cent pay cut due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambrosie came under heavy fire earlier this week for unilaterally imposing a 20 per cent...
Jun 18, 2020
Alberta to hire chief firearms officer
The provincial government will be appointing a chief provincial firearms officer in response to the Canadian Firearms Program.Officials say the provincial officer will replace the federally designated...
Jun 18, 2020
Made-in-Canada contact tracing app ready for testing in Ontario: Trudeau
OTTAWA - A made-in-Canada mobile app to alert Canadians who may have been exposed to a person infected with COVID-19 is ready for testing in Ontario, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thurs...
Jun 18, 2020
Late start hurt Canada in Security Council campaign, says Trudeau
OTTAWA - Canada's late start in campaigning for the United Nations Security Council led to its defeat to Norway and Ireland, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday. Trudeau said Wednesday's loss ...
Jun 18, 2020
Blanchet denies Bloc MP made "racist" gesture at NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh
OTTAWA - Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet is defending the actions of one of his MPs, who NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh called a racist for blocking a New Democrat motion on systemic ...
Jun 18, 2020
Nominate an Albertan to win $1,000 with the Servus Feel Good Move
The Servus Feel Good Movement is helping Albertans feel good by asking them to nominate people, non-profits and community initiatives for up to $1,000.In May, Servus launched The Servus Feel Good Move...
Jun 18, 2020
Province announces reopening details of select historic sites
EDMONTON, AB - The province has announced that more historic sites and museums are set to open later this month.Following the successful reopening of the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton and the Royal...
Jun 18, 2020
Federal government to roll out COVID-19 contact tracing app
The federal government is putting more focus on testing and contact tracing as cases seem to be steadying across the country.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a nation-wide, mobile app is being devel...
Jun 18, 2020
European Central Bank hands out 1.3 trillion euros in loans
FRANKFURT - The European Central Bank has handed out 1.31 trillion euros ($1.46 trillion) in long-term, ultra-cheap credit to hundreds of banks as part of its emergency support aimed at cushioning the...
Jun 18, 2020
Cream of Wheat, Mrs. Butterworth confront race in packaging
Cream of Wheat and Mrs. Butterworth are the latest brands reckoning with racially charged logos. The soul-searching comes in the wake of PepsiCo's announcement Wednesday that it's renaming its Aunt Je...
Jun 18, 2020