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Woman arraigned in killing of security guard over virus mask
FLINT, Mich. - A Michigan woman was formally charged Tuesday in the fatal shooting of a store security guard who refused to allow her daughter inside because she wasn't wearing a face mask to protect ...
May 06, 2020

Mustard Seed sees outpouring of support to address urgent community needs
Officials with The Mustard Seed in Red Deer are sharing their appreciation for what is being described as an outpouring of community support during the COVID-19 pandemic.Giving Tuesday took place yest...
May 06, 2020

Ambrosie speaking to government committee after financial assistance request
OTTAWA - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie will testify at a House of Commons standing committee on finance on Thursday. The appearance on a videoconference will come nine days after news broke that the...
May 06, 2020

Whitecaps' Yordy Reyna breaks physical distancing protocol, enters quarantine
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Yordy Reyna has entered 14-day self-quarantine and been fined after breaking physical distancing protocols. Reyna was captured on video Tuesday taking part in a p...
May 06, 2020

B.C. Premier Horgan reaches out to NHL to offer place to play if NHL returns
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he has reached out and offered the NHL a place to play games if the league can find a way to resume its suspended season. Speaking at a COVID...
May 06, 2020

Ottawa Aces rugby league team hopes to have coach in place by end of month
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces have narrowed their search for a coach to three candidates, with team chairman Eric Perez saying he expects to name one before the end of the month. The transatlantic rug...
May 06, 2020

Health Canada says follow instruction when using home cleaning and sanitizing products
Health Canada is warning Canadians about the risks of improperly using hand sanitizers, disinfectants, household cleaning products and bleaches, and reminding them to always read and follow the direct...
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Mermaids returning to Montana tiki bar as it reopens
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - For patrons at a Montana tiki bar that has a back wall of a window into a motel swimming pool, it's typical to see mermaids in the water five nights a week. So as the owner of the...
May 06, 2020

Family of slain Mountie issues message of thanks to those who offered support
HALIFAX - The family of a Nova Scotia RCMP officer killed last month while tracking down a multiple murderer has issued a statement to thank those who reached out to offer support. Rela...
May 06, 2020

Canadian Press NewsAlert: British Columbia's reopening plan starts in mid-May
VICTORIA - British Columbia has outlined a gradual reopening of its economy with certain health services, retail outlets, restaurants, salons and museums resuming some operations in mid-May. All ...
May 06, 2020