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Public transit prepping for new normal as cities and provinces start to reopen
The gradual reopening of Canada's economy will not mean business as usual for the country's public transit agencies. Despite the fact that a slowly growing number of workers will make their way b...
May 01, 2020
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: ...
May 01, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 2:20 p.m. Manitoba is reporting four new COVID-19 cases, bring the total to 279 . With the number of people who have reco...
May 01, 2020
Alberta schools to stay closed for remainder of academic year
Schools in Alberta will remain closed for the remainder of the current school year. Premier Jason Kenney made the announcement on Thursday while unveiling the province's phased relaunch plan for Alber...
May 01, 2020 rdnewsNOW file photo
Roundabout planned for busy intersection in Penhold
Alberta Transportation has set the wheels in motion for future upgrades to a major intersection in Penhold. Town officials say the government has indicated that the intersection of Highways 2A and 42 ...
May 01, 2020 (Google)
Town of Penhold launches New Home Buyer Incentive Program
The Town of Penhold has launched a new initiative aimed at enticing people to choose Penhold as their home.The New Home Buyer Incentive Program offers individuals purchasing a newly built home a munic...
May 01, 2020 (Town of Penhold)
Alaska book controversy draws attention of hometown rockers
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Members of the Grammy-winning rock band Portugal. The Man are stepping into a banned book controversy in their Alaska home town. After the school board at the Matanuska-Susitna Bor...
May 01, 2020
Road construction season begins in Red Deer
Road construction and maintenance season in Red Deer is about to get underway.Major projects for the year include: pavement rehabilitation at Gaetz Avenue and 32 Street intersection intersection impro...
May 01, 2020
York 9 FC rewards coach Brennan with new deal that could run through 2022
TORONTO - York 9 FC head coach Jimmy Brennan has signed a new contract with the Canadian Premier League club that runs through 2021, with a club option for 2022. The former Canadian international was ...
May 01, 2020
NHLers feel for top prospects in unusual draft year because of pandemic
Connor McDavid vividly remembers the thrill of the 2015 NHL draft. Hearing his name called by the Edmonton Oilers, the roar of the crowd, climbing on stage, the hand shake with&nbs...
May 01, 2020