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Doctors say more restrictions needed to reduce spread of COVID-19 in Alberta
EDMONTON - Several doctors from Calgary and Edmonton say public health restrictions introduced by the Alberta government will not be enough to reduce spread of COVID-19 during the province's third wav...
Apr 07, 2021
Canada's Global T20 cricket tournament shifted to Malaysia due to pandemic
TORONTO - The third edition of the Global T20 Canada cricket tournament has been shifted to Malaysia this summer because of pandemic-related restrictions. The tournament will take place in June-July. ...
Apr 07, 2021
25 Canucks players, staff positive for COVID-19 in outbreak involving virus variant
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks say 25 players and coaches have tested positive during a COVID-19 outbreak that involves a variant of the virus. The team issued a statement Wednesday saying 21 playe...
Apr 07, 2021
Former Florida State star charged in double shooting
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Former Florida State star football player Travis Rudolph was arrested early Wednesday morning in South Florida for a shooting that left one man dead and another wounded, author...
Apr 07, 2021
Ontario to issue stay-at-home order, Alberta cracks down on COVID-19 rule-breakers
Ontario residents are facing new stay-at-home orders as officials in several provinces tighten restrictions and crack down on rule-breakers in a race against COVID-19 and its variants. Sources say Ont...
Apr 07, 2021
Rocky and Clearwater County endorse proposed crisis hotline
On December 11, 2020, the House of Commons passed a motion introduced by Conservative MP Todd Doherty to bring in a national three-digit suicide prevention hotline (988) to Canada.The federal governme...
Apr 07, 2021
Man charged in fatal shooting seeking new lawyer
A man charged in a fatal shooting near Lacombe has been granted more time to find a new lawyer.Tyler John Campbell, 28, of Lacombe has been given until April 19 to have new counsel in place after Mich...
Apr 07, 2021
China warns Washington not to boycott Winter Olympics
BEIJING - China's government warned Washington on Wednesday not to boycott next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach ...
Apr 07, 2021
Biden administration makes pitch for higher business taxes
The Biden administration is drilling down on the argument that higher corporate tax rates would ultimately help an ailing economy, saying the resulting infrastructure investments would boost growth. T...
Apr 07, 2021
Pence launches new group as Trump aides line up new roles
WASHINGTON - Former Vice-President Mike Pence launched a new advocacy group on Wednesday as he and other Trump officials look to boost their post-White House plans. Pence's Advancing American Freedom,...
Apr 07, 2021