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Canadian MPs meet online in first virtual session of House of Commons
OTTAWA - Canada's first-ever virtual House of Commons is underway with almost 90 per cent of all MPs dialed in. The House of Commons special committee on COVID-19 is meeting via videoconfere...
Apr 28, 2020
COVID-19 numbers improving, Trudeau says, but too soon to lift restrictions
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says distancing measures meant to cut the spread of COVID-19 are working but Canada isn't out of the woods yet.The federal government has new national models and...
Apr 28, 2020
2020 Hlinka Gretzky Cup cancelled
Hockey Canada announced on Tuesday that the 2020 edition of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, scheduled for Aug. 3-8, has been cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament brings together the ...
Apr 28, 2020 On Aug. 5, 2018 Canada and Czech Republic battled in pre-tournament action at the Servus Arena as part of the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup (Photo: Hockey Canada/Rob Wallator)
Keeping a schedule key to Argos' lineman dealing with COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - Professional athletes are often creatures of habit, and that's helping Jamal Campbell deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Toronto Argonauts' burly offensive lineman remains unsure...
Apr 28, 2020
Former McGill coach David DeAveiro takes over Rams men's basketball team
TORONTO - David DeAveiro has been named head coach of the Ryerson Rams men's basketball team. DeAveiro is the 14th head coach in Rams men's basketball history and takes over from Borko Popic, who...
Apr 28, 2020
AHS says mental health supports remain in Rocky available during COVID-19
CENTRAL ZONE - Many Albertans are worried about their health, finances and mental health during this global health emergency, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) reminds people that mental health suppor...
Apr 28, 2020
Wexit, Freedom Conservative party members to vote on merger
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Wexit Alberta and the Freedom Conservative Party of Alberta (FCP) are looking to become one.The two groups have announced that an Agreement in Principle has been struck to unite them ...
Apr 28, 2020 Peter Downing (left) and Bill Jones (right). (Peter Downing on Twitter)
Transit users to board through rear doors only amidst COVID-19
Red Deer Transit users who normally require the use of hydraulic loading ramps can book their essential trips on accessible shuttle buses, beginning Friday, May 1. Boarding and exiting of conventional...
Apr 28, 2020
Oprah to headline Facebook, Instagram graduation event
NEW YORK - Oprah will be the commencement speaker and Awkwafina, Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X and Simone Biles will offer words of wisdom to the Class of 2020 in a multi-hour graduation streaming event ...
Apr 28, 2020
Ethics commissioner rules no foul in firing of Alberta's election watchdog
EDMONTON - Alberta's ethics commissioner has rejected Opposition accusations that Premier Jason Kenney and his United Conservative caucus broke the rules when they fired the election official investig...
Apr 28, 2020