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Northwest Territories to bump minimum wage to $15.20 starting in September
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories says it will increase its minimum wage to $15.20 an hour starting Sept. 1. The territory's minimum wage is currently $13.46 an hour and hasn't increased since 2...
Mar 11, 2021
Red Cross called to assist with COVID outbreak at Drumheller Institution
A federal prison in Alberta has called in the Canadian Red Cross to help deal with a major COVID-19 outbreak.The Correctional Service Canada says on Tuesday there were 63 positive inmate cases at Drum...
Mar 11, 2021
Charges against Innisfail barber shop dropped due to clerical error: Crown
Alberta's Crown prosecution service says charges were dropped against a central Alberta barbershop because of a clerical error.Carla Jones, a spokeswoman for the service, says the prosecutor didn't ha...
Mar 11, 2021
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Tanner Roark lead Blue Jays to win over Tigers
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-3 with four runs batted in and starter Tanner Roark pitched three scoreless innings as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 in pre-season...
Mar 11, 2021
Bloc Québécois MPs join Liberals to cut off debate on assisted-dying bill
OTTAWA - With the support of the Bloc Qubcois, the minority Liberal government has moved to ensure a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying is put to a final vote in the House of Commons...
Mar 11, 2021
Light-heavyweight Misha Cirkunov one of three Canadians on weekend UFC card
After recording a highlight-reel finish last time out, Canadian light-heavyweight Misha Cirkunov has had to wait 18 months to step back into the UFC spotlight. Injuries and the pandemic delayed his pr...
Mar 11, 2021
Study: Lack of diversity in Hollywood costs industry $10B
NEW YORK - For years, researchers have said a lack of diversity in Hollywood films doesn't just poorly reflect demographics, it's bad business. A new study by the consulting firm McKinsey & Compan...
Mar 11, 2021
As 'Grey's' returns, Wilson says it has connected viewers
LONDON - Unlike lead character Meredith, "Grey's Anatomy" is not fighting for its life. It is the most-watched entertainment series for the season to date among young adults on Thursday night and resu...
Mar 11, 2021
An 'optimistic' Verona Arena announces summer opera lineup
MILAN - Riccardo Muti and Plcido Domingo will headline the 2021 Verona Arena Opera Festival, essentially last year's season revived as a sign of "great optimism and utmost seriousness," the festival's...
Mar 11, 2021
Jennifer Garner invites families to have a ‘Yes Day’
Jennifer Garner didn't come up with the concept of a Yes Day. But when she and her middle daughter discovered Amy Krouse Rosenthal's book about a crazy 24 hours where parents have to say yes to their ...
Mar 11, 2021