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Horgan calls for national anti-racism program; will pitch idea to PM, premiers
VICTORIA - B.C. Premier John Horgan says he will push for a national anti-racism program this week during a conference call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his fellow premiers. Horgan says...
Jun 03, 2020
Sylvan Lake Gulls survive storm to fly on with plans for 2021
They say timing is everything, and for the Sylvan Lake Gulls the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic came at nearly the worst time possible. On March 15, the Gulls unveiled their name and logo in front of ...
Jun 03, 2020
Alberta down to 344 active COVID-19 cases
A total of 6,587 people in Alberta that contracted COVID-19 have now recovered. There remain 344 active cases in the province, according to Wednesday's update from Dr. Deena Hinshaw. That's 33 less th...
Jun 03, 2020
Hulking lineman Derek Dennis has experienced racism while playing in Canada
At six foot three and 345 pounds, Derek Dennis is an imposing figure. But he's not immune to feeling the wrath of racism. The hulking CFL free-agent offensive lineman says he's been challeng...
Jun 03, 2020
Siakam: Moving from Cameroon to becoming a minority in the U.S. was a 'shock'
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam feels the suspicious eyes on him when he walks into upscale shops. The Toronto Raptors forward said in his 10 years since moving from Cameroon, he...
Jun 03, 2020
Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for June 3
Alberta's chief medical officer of health and other officials will give an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:3...
Jun 03, 2020
Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond's prominent Monument Avenue, a se...
Jun 03, 2020
Alberta NDP calls on United Conservative government to consult on provincial parks
EDMONTON - The Alberta Opposition is calling on the government to hold virtual public hearings on a plan to remove dozens of parks and recreation sites from the provincial system.NDP environment criti...
Jun 03, 2020
Ontario Premier Ford says tests of NHL players would be handled in private labs
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the NHL plans to use private labs to process the COVID-19 tests of players and staff should the league resume play this summer. Ford was asked Wednesday whethe...
Jun 03, 2020
Snapchat to stop 'promoting' Trump amid uproar over tweets
OAKLAND, Calif. - Snapchat will stop "promoting" President Donald Trump on its video messaging service, the latest example of a social media platform adjusting how it treats this U.S. president. Last ...
Jun 03, 2020