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Statistics Canada to unveil September job numbers, expected to show slower gains
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada will report this morning how well the country's job market fared in September. After seeing a historic drop of some three million jobs over March and April at the height of ...
Oct 09, 2020
Indigenous, minority, young Canadians less likely to view police positively: Poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Canadians have a largely favourable view of police in their communities but Indigenous people, members of visible minority groups and younger Canadians are less impressed....
Oct 09, 2020
Voit, Torres homer as Yankees beat Rays 5-1 to force Game 5
SAN DIEGO - Luke Voit and Gleyber Torres hit impressive home runs, Jordan Montgomery and three relievers combined on a three-hitter and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 Thursday night ...
Oct 08, 2020
Rapper Tory Lanez charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Los Angeles prosecutors on Thursday charged rapper Tory Lanez with shooting artist Megan Thee Stallion during an argument earlier this year. Lanez is accused of shooting at Megan Thee Stallion's feet,...
Oct 08, 2020
Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son working for Premier Jason Kenney
EDMONTON - Former prime minister Stephen Harper's eldest son is following in his father's footsteps by getting involved in politics. Ben Harper, who is 24, has landed a job as an aide in Alberta Premi...
Oct 08, 2020
Confirmed COVID-19 case at Hunting Hills High School
Hunting Hills High School in Red Deer has its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Principal Darwin Roscoe notified parents of the case affecting an individual from the school in a letter sent late Thurs...
Oct 08, 2020
Red Deer sees more housing starts in September
September was a better month for housing starts in Red Deer, but the year-to-date number remain well behind pace. The latest numbers from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) show 38 housing...
Oct 08, 2020
Correa powers Astros past A's 11-6 to clinch ALDS
LOS ANGELES - Carlos Correa hit a go-ahead, three-run homer after Michael Brantley's two-run shot in the fourth inning, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 11-6 on Thursday to clinch...
Oct 08, 2020
Canadiens sign forward Josh Anderson to seven-year deal at US$5.5 per season
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to a seven-year contract extension with forward Josh Anderson.Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin made the announcement on Thursday, with the contract...
Oct 08, 2020
Attorneys: Extraditing teen would 'turn him over to mob'
CHICAGO - Sending a 17-year-old accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to stand trial in Wisconsin would "turn him over to the mob," defence...
Oct 08, 2020