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Stanley Cup returns to old Edmonton stomping grounds, but just here for a visit
EDMONTON - Stanley - that squat, barrel-bodied, bowl-topped polished silver mug - is officially back in Edmonton, a place he knew well back in the day. But this time he's here strictly as a guest...
Sep 18, 2020

Greenwater Lake Provincial Park set to get paving facelift
The Government of Saskatchewan announced on Thursday, Sept. 17 that over 100 kilometres of roads in and around provincial parks would be paved in 2021.It's all part of the government's two-year, $7.5 ...
Sep 18, 2020

Lobster protests: Nova Scotia RCMP arrest two at wharf in Weymouth
WEYMOUTH, N.S. - RCMP say two people were arrested Friday and accused of assault at a wharf in western Nova Scotia, where there were reports of ugly confrontations over a First Nation's...
Sep 18, 2020

Toronto FC, D.C. United renew hostilities after ill-tempered draw in Florida
Bad blood bubbled over at the MLS is Back Tournament when Toronto FC and D.C. United played to an ill-tempered 2-2 draw July 13. The match had been delayed twice - first because of Toronto's late...
Sep 18, 2020

Ontario nurses' college hit by ransomware attack; personal data at risk
TORONTO - The organization that regulates the nursing profession in Ontario was hit by a ransomware cyber-attack in which personal information might have been compromised, a spokeswoman said on Friday...
Sep 18, 2020

B.C. teachers appeal to labour board over COVID-19 classroom concerns
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Teachers Federation is asking the Labour Relations Board to address its concerns about health and safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Documents filed with th...
Sep 18, 2020

Forecast models show hurricane Teddy could hit Maritimes next week
HALIFAX - The Canadian Hurricane Centre's top meterologist is suggesting the combination of Hurricane Teddy and a continuing pandemic should prompt Maritimers to plan well ahead fo...
Sep 18, 2020

Provinces crack down on distancing as COVID-19 cases soar across much of Canada
Several provinces are imposing tougher measures in a bid to tackle a rapid increase in new COVID-19 cases. Quebec has announced a blitz to enforce public health rules, saying they'll send of...
Sep 18, 2020

Alabama reports 2nd death from Hurricane Sally
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - A second death from Hurricane Sally was reported Friday in Alabama, where the storm sloshed ashore Wednesday, brining wind and flooding rain. Baldwin County coroner Dr. Brian Pier...
Sep 18, 2020

Design of post-CERB benefits could change as pandemic shifts course, minister says
OTTAWA - The federal minister overseeing key aid programs for workers during the pandemic says there could still be changes to a proposed package of income-support benefits as the country faces renewe...
Sep 18, 2020