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Vaccinations reach nursing homes, as California faces crisis
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - The first COVID-19 vaccinations are underway at U.S. nursing homes, where the virus has killed upwards of 110,000 people, even as the nation struggles to contain a surge so alarm...
Dec 16, 2020
Worked from home this year? CRA allowing employees to claim up to $400 tax deduction
The Canada Revenue Agency says it is introducing a simplified process to claim up to $400 in office expenses for Canadians working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.The process will allow employe...
Dec 16, 2020
Sylvan Lake council approves interim 2021 operating budget
Sylvan Lake town council has approved an interim operating budget worth over $7.3 million.Council's interim budget approval on Monday comes in advance of final approvals which are anticipated for both...
Dec 16, 2020
Champagne keen to partner with new Biden administration on climate, COVID-19
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says the incoming Biden administration in the United States will help stabilize the world order and give North America a good shot at beat...
Dec 16, 2020
Woman walking with kids killed by runaway cargo vehicle in Surrey: RCMP
SURREY, B.C. - Police say a woman who had been walking with two children is dead after being struck by a cargo vehicle with no driver. RCMP in Surrey, B.C., received a report on Tuesday of a crash inv...
Dec 16, 2020
Blackfalds Bulldogs announce season ticket waiting list
Central Alberta's newest junior hockey team is giving fans a chance to get on board right in time for the holiday season. The Bulldogs will hit the ice for their first season in the Alberta Junior Hoc...
Dec 16, 2020
Right-wing extremist activity on the rise in Atlantic Canada: UNB researchers
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Researchers at the University of New Brunswick found an alarming recent spike in right-wing extremism in Atlantic Canada, and the data indicates the activity is increasing. Right-wi...
Dec 16, 2020
Quebec premier says health measures shouldn't impact Canadiens if NHL resumes
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Francois Legault says the province's public health measures shouldn't impact a resumption of activities for the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Legault said Wednesday he's had disc...
Dec 16, 2020
'Expensive, extreme:' Environment Canada releases annual Top 10 weather stories list
It was another year of record-breaking disasters and crazy, dangerous weather from coast to coast, says Environment Canada's senior climatologist. A vicious hailstorm in Calgary wrote off more cars th...
Dec 16, 2020
County council approves roundabout for Highway 2A at Airport Drive
Red Deer County council has given the go-ahead for construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Highway 2A and Airport Drive near Springbrook.County officials say the current intersection sees ...
Dec 16, 2020