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England suspends soccer until April 30, will extend season
LONDON - English soccer will remain suspended until at least April 30 because of the coronavirus outbreak, with authorities agreeing Thursday to extend the season "indefinitely" beyond its previous cu...
Mar 19, 2020
Provinces urged to end newcomer waits for public health insurance amid pandemic
TORONTO - Hundreds of doctors, nurses and activists are calling on provincial governments to ensure immediate access to free health care for new arrivals in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an open ...
Mar 19, 2020
Fish fingers: Origin of human hand and land animals found in ancient fish fossil
Quebec researchers have found a fossil that they say is from one of the first animals to climb out of the ancient seas to live on land. They say the fins of the 350-million-year-old fish contain finge...
Mar 19, 2020
Tory leadership candidate says he's out of the race if deadlines don't move
OTTAWA - Conservative leadership candidate Rudy Husny is calling off his campaign, saying it is just not right to be asking people for money during a public health emergency. His announcement comes as...
Mar 19, 2020
Virus-shocked Hollywood gets break with streaming services
LOS ANGELES - Sports are on hold, theatres are closed and so are amusement parks, a disaster-movie scenario that has Hollywood reeling. But Americans held captive at home by the coronavirus can turn t...
Mar 19, 2020
In response to virus, Bank of England cuts main rate to 0.1%
LONDON - The Bank of England slashed its main interest rate to 0.1%, the lowest level since its founding in 1694, and reactivated a bond-buying stimulus program in response to the economic shock of th...
Mar 19, 2020
Iran furloughs imprisoned US Navy vet amid virus concerns
WASHINGTON - Iran has granted a medical furlough to a U.S. Navy veteran who has been imprisoned in Iran for more than a year, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Thursday. Michael White of Imperi...
Mar 19, 2020
Gabbard ends long-shot 2020 bid, gives support to Biden
COLUMBA, S.C. - Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has suspended her presidential campaign, ending a long-shot effort that saw her feuding with Hillary Clinton and raising fears among Democrats that s...
Mar 19, 2020
Town Office in Ponoka remains "Open for Business"
The Town Office in Ponoka will remain open for now despite the coronavirus pandemic, but the Ponoka Civic Centre will be closed to public access until further notice.Town officials say the changes are...
Mar 19, 2020
Stettler County establishing COVID-19 supports
Steps are being taken throughout Stettler County to help residents and businesses in need of assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.On Wednesday, the Stettler Regional Emergency Management Agency (SR...
Mar 19, 2020