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Indianapolis 500 postponed until August because of COVID-19
The Indianapolis 500 has been postponed until August because of the coronavirus pandemic and won't run on Memorial Day weekend for the first time since 1946. The race will instead be held Aug. 23, thr...
Mar 26, 2020
Salvation Army stores close donation centres
Salvation Army stores across the country are no longer accepting donations to comply with stricter restrictions due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan and around the world.The Melfort Thrift Sto...
Mar 26, 2020 The Melfort Salvation Army is no longer accepting item donations. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
Freedom-of-information requests shunted to sidelines during virus crisis
OTTAWA - As government agencies across Canada focus strained resources on protecting people from COVID-19, efforts to respond to freedom-of-information requests from the public are slowing or even sto...
Mar 26, 2020
Meghan to narrate Disney nature film in first post-royal job
LONDON - Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has her first post-royal job: narrating a Disney documentary about elephants. Disney announced Thursday that the duchess, who is married to Britain's Prince Har...
Mar 26, 2020
Golden Globes amend eligibility rules due to virus
NEW YORK - The Golden Globes will accept movies submissions without a theatrical release for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Thursday....
Mar 26, 2020
Lakeland event COVID-19 cases: reaction
The President of the Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club said he learned about two cases of COVID-19, through social media.The Saskatchewan Health Authority said two people, including one who served...
Mar 26, 2020 (Facebook/ Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club)
US economy grew at 2.1% rate in fourth quarter
WASHINGTON - The economy grew by a moderate 2.1% in the fourth quarter of last year, but many economists believe that will be the last positive growth seen for some time as the country endures a sharp...
Mar 26, 2020
Canadian teenager Sten (Sav) Valge-Saar waits on Lakers Gaming start
Taken seventh overall in the 2020 NBA 2K League draft by Lakers Gaming, Calgary teenager Sten (Sav) Valge-Saar was looking forward to honing his esports skills. But with the NBA 2K League season ...
Mar 26, 2020
Canada in talks with the U.S. to avoid troops at the border
WASHINGTON - Canada is discouraging the United States from sending American soldiers to the border to intercept illegal migrants who could spread the COVID-19 contagion, Prime Minister ...
Mar 26, 2020
Hockey gear manufacturer Bauer gets green light to make visors for medical staff
MONTREAL - Canadian hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer says it has received government authorization to produce protective gear for medical staff and first responders. The company says it has modifie...
Mar 26, 2020