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Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Canada's chief public health officer and her provincial counterparts are encouraging people to wash their hands, give ea...
Apr 22, 2020
Advocates worry about COVID-19 putting more kids at risk for abuse at home
OTTAWA - An organization that advocates for the safety of children says reports of child abuse and neglect are down as much as 40 per cent since Canadian schools closed to slow the spread of COVID-19....
Apr 22, 2020
Feds expected to unveil more emergency aid for students, young Canadians
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to announce today more significant financial support for students and other young Canadians struggling to stay afloat and find jobs during the COVID-19 pand...
Apr 22, 2020
Police face questions about why emergency alert wasn't issued during rampage
HALIFAX - As family and friends try to figure out how to mourn their loved ones in the aftermath of Sunday's rampage in Nova Scotia, more questions are emerging about the way police issued warnings du...
Apr 22, 2020
Iran's Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday it launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the U.S., a successful launch after months of failures. There...
Apr 21, 2020
Province outlines COVID-19 supports for vulnerable Albertans
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government says it is doing what it can to help those who are homeless, are escaping domestic violence, or are otherwise deemed vulnerable.On March 16, they announced $60...
Apr 21, 2020 Children's Services Minister Rebecca Shultz. (Government of Alberta)
Staff at Alberta meat plant scared of COVID-19, not showing up to work: union
CALGARY - The union representing workers at a southern Alberta meat-packing plant says some employees don't feel safe because of an outbreak of COVID-19 and they aren't showing up for work.The preside...
Apr 21, 2020
CFL draft prospect Brissett has valuable asset to guide him through process
Dejon Brissett has a valuable asset to help guide him through the CFL draft process. The University of Virginia receiver's younger brother, Oshae, is a guard/forward on a two-way d...
Apr 21, 2020
Connor Bedard excited to suit up with Pats as youngest player in WHL
TORONTO - There won't be any surprises Wednesday when it comes to the No. 1 selection at the 2020 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. The Regina Pats announced Tuesday they will be selecting forw...
Apr 21, 2020
Red Deerians show support for local RCMP following tragic shootings in Nova Scotia
The tragic fatal shootings of what is known to be at least 22 victims including one RCMP officer in Nova Scotia over the weekend, has garnered an outpouring of support for the RCMP in Red Deer.Sgt. Ka...
Apr 21, 2020 Flags at Red Deer's downtown RCMP Detachment are at half-mast following the tragic shootings of at least 22 victims, including an RCMP officer in Nova Scotia over the weekend. (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)