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New SUV is next step in VW's post-scandal electric offensive
FRANKFURT - Volkswagen is unveiling a battery-powered sport-utility vehicle that is headed for global markets including the United States and China, as the company takes a major step forward in its ca...
Sep 23, 2020
Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comments about diversity
NEW YORK - Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the difficulty of finding qualified Black executives. Scharf said that "there is a very limited pool of black ...
Sep 23, 2020
International Day of Older Persons celebrations planned in Ponoka
The Town of Ponoka and the Ponoka branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be co-hosting activities to celebrate International Day of Older Persons on Thursday, October 1 at the Ponoka Civic Centre. T...
Sep 23, 2020
Rekindle efforts with Canada, allies on Pacific Rim plan, congressman urges U.S.
WASHINGTON, Wash. - A congressman prominent on trade issues says it's time for the United States to work with Canada and other allies on a new strategy for the Pacific Rim. Rep. Earl Blumenauer,...
Sep 23, 2020
Former Wales star Rob Howley returns to rugby with Canadian national team
Rob Howley, a former star scrum half for Wales and the British and Irish Lions whose coaching career was derailed by a betting scandal, has returned to rugby as senior assistant coach for the Can...
Sep 23, 2020
South bank trail closure extended
A portion of the south bank trail from Taylor Drive to CPR Pedestrian Bridge, adjacent to the Water Treatment Plant, will remain closed until November 1, 2020 to allow for completion of in-river work....
Sep 23, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 23
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 11:25 a.m. EDT on Sept. 23, 2020: There are 147,469 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 69,088 confirmed (including 5,809 deaths, 59,686...
Sep 23, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): --- 11:10 a.m. Quebec is reporting 471 new cases of COVID-19 and four additional deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. Hea...
Sep 23, 2020
Alberta Mounties charged in shooting death of man in car to get jury trial
WHITECOURT, Alta. - Two RCMP officers charged in the shooting death of a 31-year-old man in northern Alberta will be getting a jury trial.Cpl. Randy Stenger and Const. Jessica Brown of the Whitecourt ...
Sep 23, 2020
For Canadian police, wearing a mask is often at the officer’s discretion
Montrealer Miku Smeets says it's insulting to see city police officers not wearing masks when detaining or arresting people outdoors. Given the fact Montreal has been particularly hard-hit by COVID-19...
Sep 23, 2020