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'Watch it on TV': Gov. Cuomo OKs no-fan US Open tennis in NY
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the go-ahead Tuesday for the U.S. Open tennis tournament to be held in his state starting in late August - but without spectators - as part of the reopening from shutdo...
Jun 16, 2020

Raptors Uprising look to turn NBA 2K League dominance into some cash this week
TORONTO - Unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC looks to turn its regular-season dominance in NBA 2K League play into a little cash this week in the esports circuit's Tipoff Tournament. There's US$160,000 ...
Jun 16, 2020

Oh snap! Police capture 65-pound turtle from Virginia suburb
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A 65-pound (29-kilogram) alligator snapping turtle with a face only its mother could love has found a new home at a Virginia zoo after freaking out residents in a northern Virginia s...
Jun 16, 2020

Conviction was quashed: Manitoba man seeks $16M-plus for 23 years in prison
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba man who spent 23 years in prison before his first-degree murder conviction was overturned is suing the federal government, the City of Winnipeg and others. Frank Ostrowski is see...
Jun 16, 2020

Canadian home sales for May down nearly 40 per cent from last year
Sales of residential properties in May were up from a record low in April, but were still down 39.8 per cent from the same month last year, the Canadian Real Estate Association reported Monday.It was ...
Jun 16, 2020

More than half of Alberta small businesses open, but sales remain low: CFIB
More than half of Alberta's small businesses are now fully open after closing during the COVID-19 pandemic, but sales remain low, according to a new survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Bu...
Jun 16, 2020

Federal government launches surplus food program
The federal government has announced the creation of the $50 million Surplus Food Rescue Program.Officials say the program aims to move surplus food commodities such as potatoes and other possible hor...
Jun 16, 2020

1st Annual 'Trash Your Dress for CAWES'
The 1st Annual Trash Your Dress for CAWES is raising much needed operating funds, due to lost event revenue as a result of COVID-19. This amazing event is being supported by six of Central Alberta's b...
Jun 16, 2020

Andy Metzger Appointed CEO of EQUS
Innisfail-based EQUS has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Andy Metzger takes over in the role starting July 1 with the retirement of current CEO Patricia Bourne."Andy's appointment is the resul...
Jun 16, 2020

B.C. report says condo insurance market 'unhealthy,' premiums up 40 per cent
VANCOUVER - A report commissioned by the B.C. government says insurance premiums for condominium buildings have increased by as much as 40 per cent year over year while deductible costs...
Jun 16, 2020