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Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus
For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be ...
Jun 15, 2020
Golden Circle acknowledges World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and people, governments, and organizations across the globe including those in central Alberta are taking time to acknowledge the importance of the issue....
Jun 15, 2020
Former Toronto FC defender Damien Perquis retires after 18-year career
Former Toronto FC defender Damien Perquis announced his retirement Monday after an 18-year career. The 36-year-old French-born Polish international played 25 regular-season games for Toronto in 2015 a...
Jun 15, 2020
Attendees say Innisfail anti-racism protest a good step forward
The group that has helped lead several local anti-racism protests of late says while their work and that of many others has been productive, it's far from over.Sadia Khan and Dieulita Datus are behind...
Jun 15, 2020
Canada to pay another $700M for Navy support ships in latest cost increase
OTTAWA - The federal government says it expects to pay $700 million more for two new support ships for the navy than expected. The new figure was revealed today as the government officially awarded a ...
Jun 15, 2020
Partner of N.S. gunman renounces claim to gunman's estate valued at $1.2 million
HALIFAX - The girlfriend of a gunman who carried out a mass shooting in Nova Scotia has renounced any claim on his estate, initially valued at more than $1.2 million. The woma...
Jun 15, 2020
Liberals looking to extend COVID-19 benefits ahead of parliamentary showdown
OTTAWA - The Liberals are putting together a plan to extend one of the key COVID-19 benefits ahead of a parliamentary showdown on Wednesday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he'll detail later this ...
Jun 15, 2020
Motor vehicle services, including registrations, unavailable to Albertans June 19-22
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans will be unable to access motor vehicle services from this weekend.These services include things like vehicle registrations and driver's license renewals, among others.The te...
Jun 15, 2020
Liberals looking to extend COVID-19 benefits ahead of parliamentary showdown
OTTAWA - The Liberals are putting together a plan to extend one of the key COVID-19 benefits ahead of a parliamentary showdown on Wednesday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he'll detail later this ...
Jun 15, 2020
BP takes $17.5B hit as pandemic accelerates emissions cuts
LONDON - Energy company BP is writing down its oil and gas assets by as much as $17.5 billion and will review its plans to develop oil wells as the shock to the industry and world demand from the COVI...
Jun 15, 2020