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Parents disappointed over no refund for cancelled summer camp
A youth summer soccer camp provider is coming under fire from some local parents for not offering refunds for cancelled camps this year.Described as Canada's leading provider of grassroots soccer camp...
Jun 19, 2020
AP Interview: Ethiopia to fill disputed dam, deal or no deal
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - It's a clash over water usage that Egypt calls an existential threat and Ethiopia calls a lifeline for millions out of poverty. Just weeks remain before the filling of Africa's...
Jun 19, 2020
Alberta helping overnight camps that can't open this year
Overnight camps for kids won't open in Alberta in 2020, but the provincial government says it is making things easier so they can be ready for 2021.The province is offering a one-time grant to help wi...
Jun 19, 2020
Feds to create 500 jobs for young Canadians
The federal government is creating 500 green jobs and training opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)."Ranging from six months to a year in length, these internships will gi...
Jun 19, 2020
B.C. investigates claims of hospital racism where staff guessed alcohol level
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says an investigation has been launched into allegations of "abhorrent practices" by some emergency room staff who are accused of play...
Jun 19, 2020
De Grasse will get a taste of racing with no fans next month in Florida
TORONTO - The Olympic stadium buzzes as the finalists in the 100 metres take their places behind their blocks. The crowd goes dead silent as the starter says: "On your mark," then the deafen...
Jun 19, 2020
Canadian Corey Conners just one off lead at RBC Heritage
HILTON HEAD, S.C. - Canada's Corey Conners was one stroke off the lead after firing an 8-under-par 63 in the second round of the RBC Heritage on Friday. Conners, from Listowel, Ont., sat tied for seco...
Jun 19, 2020
Canadian international Alphonso Davies voted Bundesliga rookie of the year
Canadian international Alphonso Davies' remarkable season continued Friday when he was voted Bundesliga rookie of the year. The 19-year-old Bayern Munich fullback beat out Jonjoe Kenny (Schalke),...
Jun 19, 2020
Commons rule on MP arrests not followed, Trudeau says over charges against MP
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a rule in the House of Commons that the Speaker must be informed when a member of Parliament is arrested is not being followed and should be addre...
Jun 19, 2020
ACAC cancels fall sports schedule
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) has decided to suspend competition during the 2020 Fall term due to COVID-19 precautions. An adjusted conference schedule is now slated to begin in Janu...
Jun 19, 2020