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IIHF encouraged by NHL's potential return to Olympics in '22
International Ice Hockey Federation chief Rene' Fasel is encouraged after learning the NHL's pending labour deal opens the possibility of the world's best players returning to the Olympics. Aside from...
Jul 7, 2020
University of California system names 1st Black president
SAN FRANCISCO - Dr. Michael Drake was chosen Tuesday to be president of the University of California, the first Black leader in the system's 150-year history. Drake, a seasoned university administrato...
Jul 7, 2020
CFIA cancels imports of some puppies from Ukraine after dead dogs found on plane
TORONTO - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will not allow commercial puppies under the age of eight months to be imported from Ukraine after dozens of dead or sick dogs were found on a...
Jul 7, 2020
Victims' family asks for delay of federal inmate's execution
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Family members of the victims of an inmate scheduled to be put to death next week asked a federal judge to delay his execution Tuesday, saying the coronavirus pandemic puts them at...
Jul 7, 2020
Alberta won't require full environmental assessments for sandpits
EDMONTON - Alberta is moving to change the legal definition of minerals to spare excavators from having to conduct environmental assessments for large sandpits.A court ruling earlier this spring would...
Jul 7, 2020
Alberta updates COVID-19 numbers for July 7
Alberta has reported 47 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 8,436.There are 620 active cases in the province, an increase of 13 since Mond...
Jul 7, 2020
Alberta bill proposes major changes to union strike rules and funding
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is proposing major changes to rules governing unions, including limits on where and how striking workers can picket.Labour Minister Jason Copping says a bill now befo...
Jul 7, 2020
Red Deerians show support for RCMP
It was Dan McKenna's way of saying thank you. Tuesday morning, McKenna gathered a group of about 40 people to show support for the Royal Canadian Mountain Police. The group walked from the Baymont Inn...
Jul 7, 2020
Raptors coach Nick Nurse knows attention to family will be key for players
Nick Nurse has no problem letting one of his players duck out of a meeting to take a call from one of his children. The Toronto Raptors are two weeks into what could be an unprecedented...
Jul 7, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC point guard Kenny Got Work gets another NBA 2K League award
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey has been named player of the week in the NBA 2K League for the third time this season. The 30-year-old from Memphis also won t...
Jul 7, 2020