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Renowned restaurant adds mannequins amid social distancing
WASHINGTON, Va. - One of the country's most renowned restaurants says mannequins will add a touch of whimsy and help with social distancing when customers return to its grand dining room later this mo...
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 behind one per cent cut to Vancouver's policing budget: council
VANCOUVER - The union representing Vancouver's police officers joined the police chief Thursday in criticizing a budget cut passed by city council, arguing their services shouldn't be reduced during t...
May 14, 2020
NewsAlert: National parks, historic sites partly reopening June 1
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced that national parks will gradually reopen starting June, signalling the federal government's first halting steps to bringing Canada out o...
May 14, 2020
Hinshaw says gradual openings in COVID-19 hotspots are necessary
After yesterday's announcement that Brooks and Calgary will undergo a more gradual relaunch from the COVID-19 pandemic than the rest of the province, Alberta's chief medical officer said she heard man...
May 14, 2020
Learn to stop the spread during Invasive Species Awareness Week
Albertans are encouraged to learn how they can contain certain species not healthy for the local biome during what is Canada's second annual Invasive Species Awareness Week.The week runs from runs May...
May 14, 2020
2019 a good year for Red Deer Regional Airport
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, officials at Red Deer Regional Airport remain excited about the future prospects for YQF.On Thursday, airport officials held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) a...
May 14, 2020
Alberta reports 50 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday
Alberta is reporting a total of 5,205 recoveries from COVID-19 as of Thursday, an increase of 129 from Wednesday, while there are 1,131 active cases, a decrease of 80.There are 65 people in Alberta ho...
May 14, 2020
Canada thanks early departing WTO chief for help on reform efforts
OTTAWA - Canada's trade minister is thanking the departing head of the World Trade Organization for his help trying the reform the troubled referee for global trade. Mary Ng highlighted the ...
May 14, 2020
Horse racing given green light by Ontario government to get underway
TORONTO - The Ontario government has given Woodbine Entertainment the green light to run live horse races. Horse racing was listed among the activities and businesses that could return or begin a...
May 14, 2020
Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for May 14
Alberta's chief medical officer of health and other officials will give an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:3...
May 14, 2020