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A record low on average 30-year fixed mortgage: 3.29%
WASHINGTON - The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has hit a record low of 3.29%, driven down by investors shifting money into the safety of U.S. Treasurys as the viral outbreak deepens. Mortga...
Mar 05, 2020

Coronavirus fears prompt new federal warning against travel to Iran
OTTAWA - The federal government is now warning against all travel to Iran over concerns about the novel coronavirus. Global Affairs Canada posted a new alert this morning, upgrading an advisory agains...
Mar 05, 2020

Former UAW President Gary Jones charged with corruption
DETROIT - Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged the former president of the United Auto Workers with corruption, alleging he conspired with others at the union to embezzle more than $1 million. Gary...
Mar 05, 2020

PM promises resources for provinces fighting novel coronavirus
HALIFAX - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says provincial health authorities won't be alone in their fight against the novel coronavirus because the federal government will ensure they have the resource...
Mar 05, 2020

Conservation specialist says closing provincial parks won’t save money, benefit Albertans, or improve tourism
The Provincial Government has announced that it will be fully or partially closing 20 provincial parks and recreational areas, while removing 164 parks, recreation areas, and natural areas from the pa...
Mar 05, 2020

Global markets slide again on enduring concern over virus
NEW YORK - And back down goes the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 sank more than 2% in early trading Thursday as the market swung back to fear about the effects of a fast-spreading virus in its lat...
Mar 05, 2020

Yukon adopts permanent daylight time as consultation wins overwhelming support
WHITEHORSE - Once Yukon residents spring their clocks forward this weekend, there will be no turning back. The Yukon government says the territory will end the practice of seasonal time changes a...
Mar 05, 2020

Emergency room doctors: UCP is putting future of Albertans health at risk
MEDICNE HAT, AB - All thirty-six emergency room doctors from Medicine Hat and Lethbridge are calling on the UCP government to return to the negotiating table to avoid, "draconian and devastating effec...
Mar 05, 2020 Medicine Hat hosptial's ER Dr. Paul Parks speaking out against changes to Alberta healthcare Wednesday. (CHAT News photo)

Starbucks halts use of reusable cups to prevent spread of novel coronavirus
SEATTLE - Starbucks is stopping the use of reuseable cups and is halting business travel to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. The coffee chain is also ramping u...
Mar 05, 2020

Two Kings named to ACAC Men's Basketball South Second All-Conference team
Officials with RDC Athletics are proud to announce that two members of the Kings Basketball team have been selected to the 2019-20 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Men's Basketball South Se...
Mar 05, 2020 Tyronn King (L) and Spencer Klassen (R) have been selected to the 2019-20
Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Men’s Basketball South Second
All-Conference team.