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Canadian junior hockey team scheduled to resume selection camp after quarantine
RED DEER, Alta. - The Canadian junior hockey team says it will resume its selection camp on Tuesday after completing a 14-day quarantine.The camp was suspended on Nov. 26 after two players and one non...
Dec 08, 2020
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, Dec. 8
OTTAWA - The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 11:25 a.m. Ontario is reporting 1,676 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 10 new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister ...
Dec 08, 2020
Toronto Arrows to open 2021 Major League Rugby schedule on March 28
TORONTO - Pandemic permitting, the Toronto Arrows will open their 2021 Major League Rugby season March 28 at the San Diego Legion. Unlike the past two seasons, Toronto fans won't have to wait long to ...
Dec 08, 2020
Raven that was stolen from Montreal-area zoo has been found: executive director
MONTREAL - A Montreal-area zoo says a raven that went missing during a break-in at the property last month has been found. Ecomuseum executive director David Rodrigue says Kola the raven is back home ...
Dec 08, 2020
Disappointing hiring climate anticipated for Red Deer to start 2021
Red Deer area employers expect a disappointing hiring climate for the first quarter of 2021, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey."Survey data reveals that 9% of employers p...
Dec 08, 2020
Future value of Trans Mountain pipeline rests on Liberals' climate plans, PBO says
OTTAWA - A new report from the parliamentary budget officer says the federal government could end up losing money on the Trans Mountain pipeline if it further tightens its climate policy. The federal ...
Dec 08, 2020
Chicago 7-year-old raises money for hospital's pandemic gear
CHICAGO - Hayley Orlinsky has made so many bracelets, looping colorful rubber bands over her thumb and index finger again and again, that she no longer must watch her hands. The spunky 7-year-old from...
Dec 08, 2020
Black Players for Change wins MLS Humanitarian of the Year award
The show of unity by Black Players for Change ahead of the MLS is Back Tournament opener on July 8 in Florida was raw, emotional and powerful.As Orlando City and Inter Miami players took a knee ringed...
Dec 08, 2020
US productivity increased at 4.6% rate in third quarter
WASHINGTON - U.S. productivity increased at a solid 4.6% pace in the July-September quarter, slightly below the initial estimate, while labour costs fell at a slower pace. The third quarter increase i...
Dec 08, 2020
Clooney honoured by MoMA as actor, director and humanitarian
George Clooney's co-stars, friends and collaborators gathered virtually to share anecdotes and praise his contributions as actor, director, humanitarian and colleague -- not to mention Sexiest Man Ali...
Dec 08, 2020