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Scratched: Kentucky Derby now set for September due to virus
The Kentucky Derby was postponed from May to September on Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic. Churchill Downs officials said the race will move from May 2 to Sept. 5, marking the first time i...
Mar 17, 2020

How will NCAA recoup millions from lost tournament?
The NCAA made more than $1 billion last year, almost $867 million from the men's Division I basketball tournament, and most of that from a massive television rights deal with CBS and Turner that runs ...
Mar 17, 2020

Brady leaving Patriots, says 'football journey' is elsewhere
Tom Brady, the centerpiece of the New England Patriots' championship dynasty over the past two decades, is poised to leave the only football home he has ever had. The 42-year-old six-time Super Bowl w...
Mar 17, 2020

Quebec warns no emergency shelters for spring flooding amid COVID-19 outbreak
MONTREAL - Quebec's public security minister is warning that due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the province will not be able to open emergency shelters in the event of spring flooding. Genevieve ...
Mar 17, 2020

Ontario declares state of emergency
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency Tuesday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ordering the closure of bars, restaurants, theatres, libraries and banning public events...
Mar 17, 2020

Volkswagen to close Europe plants for two weeks
FRANKFURT - Volkswagen said Tuesday it would close most of its European plants for two weeks due to uncertainty about demand for cars and supplies of parts amid the virus outbreak and said it wasn't p...
Mar 17, 2020

India's stringent virus testing criteria may mask toll
NEW DELHI - A British citizen appeared at a public hospital in India's capital with a cough, difficulty breathing and a private clinic's referral for a coronavirus test. She was turned away. Indian au...
Mar 17, 2020

WestJet suspends all commercial international and transborder flights for 30-days
CALGARY- WestJet says it is suspending all commercial operations for international and trans-border flights for a period of 30-days.The Calgary-based company says tickets for the period beginning Marc...
Mar 17, 2020

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 8:45 a.m. A new survey suggests half of Canada's small businesses have already seen a drop in sales due to the econo...
Mar 17, 2020

Alberta RCMP updates detachment services amidst COVID-19 spread
EDMONTON- In light of recent developments and evolving information surrounding the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Alberta RCMP detachments and offices may defer or arrange to provide alternatives f...
Mar 17, 2020