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India's winter of discontent: Farmers rise up against Modi
NEW DELHI - A chilly breeze whirls through New Delhi in the mornings and the sun is partly obscured by toxic haze, a marker of another winter in the Indian capital. But along the city's borders, this ...
Dec 04, 2020
Ontario COVID-19 task force and Biden's mask plan: In The News for Dec. 4
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kick-start your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 4 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Dec 04, 2020
Psychiatrist for the defence to testify for fifth day at van attack trial
TORONTO - A psychiatrist retained by the defence will testify for a fifth consecutive day today at the trial for the man behind Toronto's deadly van attack. Dr. Alexander Westphal says Alek Minassian ...
Dec 04, 2020
Statistics Canada to detail November jobs numbers amid expectations for small gain
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada will say this morning how Canada's job market fared last month as COVID-19 case counts rose along with a new round of public health restrictions. The labour force has clawed...
Dec 04, 2020
'My only wish:' Children asking pet charity to help their furry friends at Christmas
CALGARY - One child asks for a coat for her dog in case her family gets evicted. Another girl hopes Santa can bring her pet medication he needs. Another wishes for enough dog food. A charity that prov...
Dec 04, 2020
California ties new COVID-19 rules to hospital capacity
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California is on the brink of a new stay-at-home order that would close businesses and curb travel in regions that could see hospitals overwhelmed by coronavirus patients. Gov. Ga...
Dec 04, 2020
New $20-million fund to support civil societies in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Applications are now open for a new fund that supports agencies benefitting the community.The Government of Alberta says the Civil Society Fund will help to leverage the existing stre...
Dec 03, 2020
Metro Vancouver transit system confirms ransomware attack, says payment data secure
VANCOUVER - Metro Vancouver's transit authority is confirming that it was the target of a ransomware attack on part of its information technology systems. Ransomware is a type of malicious software th...
Dec 03, 2020
2020 an especially tough year for people with disabilities
Elizabeth Eckert says 2020, a year that's been tough on many, has been even harder on those with disabilities. Eckert is immunocompromised and her son Anakin lives with several disabilities, including...
Dec 03, 2020
BUDGET: Council passes 0% tax increase for 2021, 2022
City council approved Red Deer's 2021 and 2022 operating budget and plan on Thursday.The operating budgets, which total $379.3 million and $384.9 million, respectively, cover day to day costs of progr...
Dec 03, 2020