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Sources: CFL no longer talking to Business Development Bank of Canada
TORONTO - The CFL is no longer looking to the Business Development Bank of Canada for financial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CFL had been pointed to the BDC by the federal go...
Jul 31, 2020
Virus rocks MLB: Cards-Brewers off; 2 St. Louis positives
NEW YORK - The coronavirus forced another change in Major League Baseball's schedule, bringing the league's total to eight teams affected in the first nine days of the season. Friday's game between St...
Jul 31, 2020
Canadians can now download new COVID-19 exposure-alert smartphone app
OTTAWA - Canadians can now begin downloading a voluntary smartphone app meant to warn users they've been near someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he downloaded ...
Jul 31, 2020
Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins optimistic about return of closer Ken Giles
Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins delivered an optimistic outlook Friday on injured closer Ken Giles. Giles is currently out with a forearm ailment but in a videoconference with rep...
Jul 31, 2020
Stroll quickest at 2nd British GP practice; Vettel struggles
SILVERSTONE, England - Montreal's Lance Stroll led the second practice for the British Grand Prix on Friday while struggling Ferrari had another bad day, with Sebastian Vettel spending most of it stuc...
Jul 31, 2020
PM announces $59M for health and safety of migrant farm workers, plans for after CERB
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that since March Canadians have been working to keep each other safe but the recent rise in COVID-19 cases across the country makes one thing clear."Frankly, it's a ...
Jul 31, 2020
Alan Parker, director of "Midnight Express," dies at 76
LONDON - Filmmaker Alan Parker, one of Britain's most successful directors whose movies included "Bugsy Malone," "Midnight Express" and "Evita," has died at 76, his family said. Parker's diverse body ...
Jul 31, 2020
Drayton Valley RCMP Weekly Report: July 23-30
July 238:04 a.m. - Drayton Valley - 52 Ave - Complainant reported window broken on his work truck overnight, various items stolen8:40 a.m. - Lodgepole - Hwy 753 - Complainant reported 50-60 cows loose...
Jul 31, 2020
'Anything can happen': Canadiens no bothered by underdog role against Penguins
TORONTO - Shea Weber is fine being the underdog. Good thing, because the Montreal Canadiens and their captain are certainly that heading into the team's qualifying round series against the Pittsburgh ...
Jul 31, 2020
Pride Week proclaimed in Sylvan Lake
The Town of Sylvan Lake has formally affirmed its commitment to making the community a place where all persons are treated with dignity, respect and equality.On Monday, Mayor Sean McIntyre proclaimed ...
Jul 31, 2020