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Drayton Valley RCMP report: September 10 - September 17
September 108:38 am - Drayton Valley - 46 Street - Report of an unknown male yelling at the complainant who is working at the location. Patrols made, the male had already left.8:51 am - Brazeau County...
Sep 18, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw to deliver COVID-19 update at 1 p.m.
Dr. Deena Hinshaw will deliver an update Friday on the province's ongoing effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.The chief medical officer of health will hold a news conference starting at 1 p.m., as o...
Sep 18, 2020

Lobster protests: Nova Scotia RCMP arrest two at wharf in Weymouth
WEYMOUTH, N.S. - RCMP say two people were arrested Friday and accused of assault at a wharf in western Nova Scotia, where there were reports of ugly confrontations over a First Nation's...
Sep 18, 2020

Toronto FC, D.C. United renew hostilities after ill-tempered draw in Florida
Bad blood bubbled over at the MLS is Back Tournament when Toronto FC and D.C. United played to an ill-tempered 2-2 draw July 13. The match had been delayed twice - first because of Toronto's late...
Sep 18, 2020

Ontario nurses' college hit by ransomware attack; personal data at risk
TORONTO - The organization that regulates the nursing profession in Ontario was hit by a ransomware cyber-attack in which personal information might have been compromised, a spokeswoman said on Friday...
Sep 18, 2020

B.C. teachers appeal to labour board over COVID-19 classroom concerns
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Teachers Federation is asking the Labour Relations Board to address its concerns about health and safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Documents filed with th...
Sep 18, 2020

Market Watch: Sept. 18
Big Picture Mixed Week for Stocks as Fed Underscores Uncertainty in U.S. Economy N.A. markets got off to a strong start Monday as a rebound in technology shares lifted U.S. and Canadian stocks, helpin...
Sep 18, 2020

Forecast models show hurricane Teddy could hit Maritimes next week
HALIFAX - The Canadian Hurricane Centre's top meterologist is suggesting the combination of Hurricane Teddy and a continuing pandemic should prompt Maritimers to plan well ahead fo...
Sep 18, 2020

Provinces crack down on distancing as COVID-19 cases soar across much of Canada
Several provinces are imposing tougher measures in a bid to tackle a rapid increase in new COVID-19 cases. Quebec has announced a blitz to enforce public health rules, saying they'll send of...
Sep 18, 2020

Alabama reports 2nd death from Hurricane Sally
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - A second death from Hurricane Sally was reported Friday in Alabama, where the storm sloshed ashore Wednesday, brining wind and flooding rain. Baldwin County coroner Dr. Brian Pier...
Sep 18, 2020