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Bubbles are best: experts say return of sports risky as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Watching Connor McDavid let a slapshot fly or Fred VanVleet sink a deep three can be a salve to the soul of a sports fan run down by the difficult realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. But while health ...
Dec 04, 2020
Province extends tourism levy abatement period
Tourism levy amounts collected by hotels and other lodging providers in Alberta will stay with them a little longer.The province announced today that operators can keep the levy collected until the en...
Dec 04, 2020
Age, income among top factors affecting health during pandemic in B.C., survey shows
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's deputy provincial health officer says a survey on people's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic shows the most important areas that must be addressed relate to healt...
Dec 04, 2020
Former Mountie found not guilty of sexual assault
A former Mountie accused of sexually assaulting a colleague during an off-duty party in northern Alberta eight years ago has been found not guilty.Jason Andrew Tress, 34, was facing one count of sexua...
Dec 04, 2020
Alberta set to retire coal power by 2023
An environmental think-tank says Alberta will meet its goal to eliminate coal-fired electricity production years earlier than expected thanks to recent conversion announcements by utility companies.Th...
Dec 04, 2020
With red carpets rolled up, the Oscar race goes virtual
NEW YORK - This is the time of year when Hollywood's awards-season-industrial complex usually shifts into high gear. It's a frothy, festive run of the year's final premieres and screenings - all part ...
Dec 04, 2020
Forge FC to play CONCACAF Champions League play-in match Tuesday in Honduras
TORONTO - Hamilton's Forge FC looks to book its ticket to the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League on Tuesday against CD Marathon in Honduras. The matchup for the play-in game was determined last week...
Dec 04, 2020
Red Deer’s outdoor rinks open with some restrictions in place
The City of Red Deer says that starting tonight (Friday, Dec. 4) all neighbourhood outdoor rinks and Bower Ponds will be ready for skaters, with some restrictions in place in accordance with public he...
Dec 04, 2020
Trudeau affirms farmers' right to demonstrate after India criticizes his remarks
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected the diplomatic scolding Canada's envoy to India received on Friday for his recent comments in support of protesting Indian farmers. Trudeau was asked Fr...
Dec 04, 2020
Premature ending to 2020 thoroughbred racing season costly to Woodbine Entertainment
TORONTO - A shortened 2020 thoroughbred racing season proved very costly to Woodbine Entertainment. The organization announced Friday the reduced campaign produced an all-sources handle of $462.042 mi...
Dec 04, 2020