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Doctors sue to block FDA abortion pill rule during pandemic
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Requiring patients to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to get an abortion pill is needlessly risking their health during the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of physicians all...
May 28, 2020
Blackfalds Multi-Plex expansion to begin in June
Shovels will hit the ground next month for the expansion of the Blackfalds Multi-Plex now that town council has finalized the budget for the ambitious project.On Tuesday, council voted 4-3 to approve ...
May 28, 2020
Families give up on province, hope for police probe of care home east of Toronto
A "disturbing" military report into conditions at a long-term care home east of Toronto has given families of loved ones who died of COVID-19 there hope that police will investigate. Some families sai...
May 28, 2020
New novel coming in 2021 from author of 'The Revenant'
NEW YORK - The author of "The Revenant," the historical novel adapted into the Oscar-winning movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, will be publishing his first new work of fiction in nearly 20 years. Henr...
May 28, 2020
Downtown Red Deer market returns Wednesday
The Downtown Red Deer market returns on Wednesday (June 3).It'll be open on Little Gaetz Avenue from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. weekly through the summer. The market offers people the chance to purchase farm f...
May 28, 2020
Major League Soccer moves to allow small group training pending local approval
TORONTO - Major League Soccer is moving ahead with small group training sessions, providing they are not in conflict with local health or government policies. The 26-team league, which ...
May 28, 2020
Alberta eases restrictions on sale of home-prepared foods
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is changing provincial regulations to allow for sale of low-risk, home-prepared foods without the need for permits or inspections.Foods such as baked goods, jams, can...
May 28, 2020
'Virtual' Respect Day event on Friday
As they celebrate their 35th anniversary the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC) is hosting a virtual edition of Respect Day on Friday. The organization typically celebrates by host...
May 28, 2020
Dysfunction in long-term care takes toll on overburdened workforce: association
OTTAWA - The head of the Canadian Support Workers Association says conditions in long-term care are "breaking" the people who staff nursing and retirement, leading to worse care for the vulnerable sen...
May 28, 2020
Boston Marathon cancelled for 1st time in 124-year history
BOSTON - The Boston Marathon has been cancelled for the first time in its 124-year history. Organizers said Thursday that they instead will have a "virtual event" in which participants who verify that...
May 28, 2020