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Canadian rider Michael Woods moves into lead in French race
FAYENCE, France - Canadian Michael Woods won the second stage of the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var on Saturday, moving into the overall lead of the three-day race.It marked the first victory for ...
Feb 20, 2021
Nova Scotia mass shooter's spouse worried he was looking for her when killings began
HALIFAX - The spouse of the gunman who killed 22 people in Nova Scotia told police that she has had guilty feelings and wonders whether others died because she ran away from her partner when his rampa...
Feb 20, 2021
Spain braces for 5th night of protests for imprisoned rapper
BARCELONA, Spain - Authorities in Spain braced Saturday for a fifth night of protests over the imprisonment of a rap artist for having insulted the Spanish monarchy and praised terrorist violence in h...
Feb 20, 2021
Trudeau to hold first meeting with new U.S. President Biden virtually on Tuesday
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will hold his first meeting with newly minted U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday. Trudeau's office issued a statement saying the two leaders will hold their first bilate...
Feb 20, 2021
Innisfail recognizes outstanding citizens of 2020
This year, due to current provincial limitations on indoor public gatherings, the Town of Innisfail will not be hosting its annual Awards Gala. Although unable to host a public event, the Town will mo...
Feb 20, 2021
Proposed RV resort at Buffalo Lake remains on hold while mediation process continues
A small step has been taken towards painting a clearer picture for the possible future development of an RV resort on the south shore of Buffalo Lake, northwest of Stettler.On Feb. 19, the County of S...
Feb 20, 2021
Canada-US border closed to non-essential travel until at least March 21
OTTAWA - The border between Canada and the United States will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month.Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced late Friday that the closure ...
Feb 20, 2021
Women's groups in Yukon disappointed 'unfounded' sex assault project terminated
Women's groups are angry that talks meant to revive a committee reviewing unresolved sexual assault complaints in Yukon have ended before its findings could be presented. A report outlining how Mounti...
Feb 20, 2021
Federal workers paid $819 million to stay home during the pandemic under '699' clause
OTTAWA - More than one in three federal public servants were granted paid time off work during the first nine months of the COVID-19 pandemic, at a cost exceeding $800 million, according to a Treasury...
Feb 20, 2021
Hand-holding but no hugs: UK OKs some nursing home visits
LONDON - The British government announced a small step out of the nation's lockdown on Saturday - allowing nursing home residents to have a single friend or family member visit them indoors. Residents...
Feb 20, 2021