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Province wants nominations for Seniors Service Awards
The province is now accepting nominations for its annual Seniors Service Awards.Minister of Seniors and Housing Josephine Pon says now more than ever -- because of COVID-19 -- it's important to recogn...
Jun 07, 2020

Province commits money to help Alberta's beekeepers
The Government of Alberta, with help from Ottawa, says it will support the province's beekeepers during COVID-19 by providing $1 million in aid.The Agriculture and Forestry ministry is introducing the...
Jun 07, 2020

New York City curfew lifts early following peaceful protests
New York City lifted the curfew spurred by protests against police brutality ahead of schedule Sunday after a peaceful night, free of the clashes or ransacking of stores that rocked the city days earl...
Jun 07, 2020

Anti-racism, anti-police brutality march to be held in downtown Montreal
Montreal will play host to an anti-racism rally today as marches and events are planned for a few other cities in the province. Demonstrators will gather at a large square in downtown Montreal&nb...
Jun 07, 2020

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundland and Labrador ...
Jun 07, 2020

'I'm really proud': NHLPA chief on players speaking out about social justice
Don Fehr didn't attend to his college graduation. The shootings at Kent State - where Ohio National Guard troops opened fire on students peacefully protesting the Vietnam War - happened abou...
Jun 07, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:48 a.m. ET on June 7, 2020: There are 95,472 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 52,624 confirme...
Jun 07, 2020

'What happened inside the hospital?' Family of Regina man wants answers
REGINA - Grieving relatives of a football player who they say died by suicide after seeking help at a hospital believe a recent change by Saskatchewan health of...
Jun 07, 2020

'I'm really proud': NHLPA chief on players speaking out about social justice
Don Fehr didn't attend to his college graduation. The shootings at Kent State - where Ohio National Guard troops opened fire on students peacefully protesting the Vietnam War - happened abou...
Jun 07, 2020

'More and more claims:' Pandemic lawsuits could tie up courts for years
CALGARY - Lawsuits involving seniors homes, airlines, universities and ticket providers affected by COVID-19 could tie up Canadian courts for years, says a litigation lawyer. Michael Smith, a partner ...
Jun 07, 2020