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American fugitive wanted for murder ordered deported in immigration board hearing
HALIFAX - An Immigration and Refugee Board member has ruled that an American fugitive wanted for murder in Texas will be deported, with a wide publication ban on details of his case. Board member Dian...
May 20, 2020
Adidas T-Shirt and runners commemorating Terry Fox run sell out in minutes
What started as a way to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope ended within minutes as runners and T-shirts sold out online. Adidas Canada had promoted the sale of Orio...
May 20, 2020
Canadian snowpack gets thinner every decade: Environment Canada study
It may not feel like it the morning after a blizzard, but Canada gets less snow than it used to. That's the conclusion of a 15-year study from scientists at Environment Canada, who have just published...
May 20, 2020
AP-NORC poll: Americans harbour strong fear of new infections
DES MOINES, Iowa - Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new poll finds, even as many state le...
May 20, 2020
Group urges rehab for three Alberta grizzly cubs, upgrades to bear protection
BANFF - A group of scientists and animal advocates wants the Alberta government to rehabilitate three orphaned grizzly cubs rather than allow them to be sent to zoos.In an open letter to the governmen...
May 20, 2020
Family of Snowbirds crash victim says she died in mission "designed for her"
HALIFAX - The family of Capt. Jennifer Casey says the member of the Snowbirds aerobatic team died while supporting an important mission "that seemed to be designed for her." The 35-year-old Casey, a m...
May 20, 2020
Feds move to ease deadlines in civil proceedings during pandemic
OTTAWA - The federal government wants to ensure the global pandemic doesn't make someone miss a crucial deadline in a bankruptcy case, divorce proceeding or other civil matter. Justice Minister David ...
May 20, 2020
Alberta announces increased measures for airports and returning travellers
Alberta is strengthening public health measures for international travellers arriving at the province's two major international airports.Travellers arriving at the Calgary or Edmonton international fr...
May 20, 2020
LETTER: Rehabilitated grizzly cubs can boost Alberta grizzly bear recovery
Dear Honourable Minister Jason Nixon,We are a group of 73 scientists, wildlife conservationists and animals advocates that have come together to sign on to this Open Letter expressing our concerns abo...
May 20, 2020
City offers garden starter kits to Red Deerians
Red Deerians can hone their green thumb with new Home Grown garden starter kits. The City is making 250 kits available to residents in an effort to encourage gardening at home."We know people are anxi...
May 20, 2020