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QMJHL facing serious COVID-19 challenges after positive test, government restrictions
After just one weekend of play, the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is facing two significant COVID-19 issues.The league announced Monday that the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada and Sherbooke Phoenix ...
Oct 05, 2020
James' turnovers, Davis' fouls doom Lakers in Game 3 loss
LeBron James powered into the lane, looking to take another step toward an NBA title. Instead, he took too many steps. James was whistled for travelling, ending a possession that could have given the ...
Oct 05, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Oct. 5
Alberta's chief medical officer of health will deliver her latest update on the COVID-19 situation in the province. Dr. Deena Hinshaw's news conference was originally scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. Y...
Oct 05, 2020
Oscar Klefbom injury adds another wrinkle to draft, free agency for Edmonton Oilers
Ken Holland's to-do list in a big week of NHL business is getting longer. The Edmonton Oilers general manager expects top defenceman and power-play quarterback Oscar Klefbom to miss at least a chunk o...
Oct 05, 2020
Survivor says police need better training for dealing with sexual assault
A central Alberta woman is hoping her story can help shine a light on what she feels are deficiencies within the RCMP when it comes to assisting victims of sexual assault and domestic violence."Rosa,"...
Oct 05, 2020
Governor orders some NYC schools closed amid virus flare-up
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday ordered schools in certain New York City neighbourhoods closed within a day in an attempt to halt flare-ups of the coronavirus. The governor took the action a day ...
Oct 05, 2020
Curling season already on thin ice faces uncertain future due to pandemic
A curling season struggling to gain traction due to the pandemic was dealt a blow Monday as a high-profile team pulled out of a prominent upcoming bonspiel citing an "increase in COVID-19 cases." Team...
Oct 05, 2020
Red Deer Emergency Services shares kitchen safety tips for Fire Prevention Week
October 4 - 10 is Fire Prevention Week, and Red Deer Emergency Services want to remind you to keep fire safety in mind when things are heating up in the kitchen.Unattended cooking continues to be a le...
Oct 05, 2020
Poll: Many Americans blame virus crisis on US government
WASHINGTON - More Americans blame the U.S. government instead of foreign nations for the coronavirus crisis in the United States, a rebuke to the Trump administration's contention that China or other ...
Oct 05, 2020
Trump says he's leaving hospital for White House, feels good
BETHESDA, Md. - President Donald Trump said Monday he's leaving the military hospital where he has been treated for COVID-19 and will continue his recovery at the White House. He said he's feeling goo...
Oct 05, 2020