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Europe relaxes virus restrictions but cases flare elsewhere
BERLIN - Several European countries where coronavirus infections have slowed moved ahead Friday with relaxing border restrictions, while the U.S. reported a record drop in retail sales that threatened...
May 15, 2020
FDA giving White House new guidance on rapid COVID-19 test
WASHINGTON - The head of the Food and Drug Administration said Friday his agency has provided new guidance to the White House after data suggested that a rapid COVID-19 test used by President Donald T...
May 15, 2020
Next Conservative leader will inherit party on a solid footing: Scheer
OTTAWA - Outgoing Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says whomever replaces him will inherit a party in a strong position. Scheer's time at the top of the Tories is coming slowly to an end, with his pa...
May 15, 2020
Lacombe’s Michener Park Campground to open June 1
The City of Lacombe is advising residents that the anticipated opening date for the Michener Park Campground, with restrictions, is June 1, 2020. This date is subject to change based on guidance from ...
May 15, 2020
Parliament must resume to guide recovery, Conservative Leader Scheer says
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is renewing his call for Parliament to find a new normal that looks more like the old normal. The Opposition chief says as the country begins a slow recovery...
May 15, 2020
U.S. layoffs surged to record high of 11.4 million in March
WASHINGTON - U.S. layoffs soared in March to a record 11.4 million after state and local governments closed restaurants, bars, movie theatres and other nonessential businesses in response to the inten...
May 15, 2020
Ontario government not looking to provide financial bailout for the CFL
TORONTO - If CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is expecting financial assistance from the Ontario government, it seems he best think again. Lisa MacLeod, Ontario's Minister of Heritage, S...
May 15, 2020
Dalhousie law professors ask premier to launch public inquiry into mass shooting
HALIFAX - More than 30 faculty members at Dalhousie University's law school have signed a letter urging Nova Scotia's premier to call an independent public inquiry into the shooting rampage ...
May 15, 2020
Industrial production plunges unprecedented 11.2% in April
WASHINGTON - American industry recorded the biggest drop on record last month as factories, mines and utilities were all battered by the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. The Federal Res...
May 15, 2020
Cattle producers granted extended deadline to purchase calf price insurance
LACOMBE- The deadline to purchase calf price insurance, from Western Livestock Price Insurance (WLPIP) has been extended beyond May 28 to June 18.Due to ever-changing circumstances surrounding the COV...
May 15, 2020