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Stats Can plans 'contactless' census for 2021 in response to COVID-19
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is working on plans to deliver a "contactless census" next May if COVID-19 remains a threat. Officials from the agency said Friday the census day will be May 11, 2021 as pla...
Jul 17, 2020
Canada's James Hinchcliffe, Paul Tracy team up in IndyCar booth for Iowa races
Paul Tracy and James Hinchcliffe won't set an over/under on how many times they'll say "eh" in a broadcast together, but they say Canadian viewers are welcome to try and count. "I don't really sa...
Jul 17, 2020
KVC, Historic Post Office set to open Sept. 1 in Melfort
The City of Melfort has outlined the reopening plan for many of its indoor facilities.As northeastNOW reported earlier this week, the Northern Lights Palace arena will open for user groups Aug. 17.The...
Jul 17, 2020
Whitecaps look to stay alive, send Sounders packing at MLS is Back Tournament
The Vancouver Whitecaps look to accomplish two things at the MLS is Back Tournament on Sunday night - stay alive with a win and eliminate Cascadia rival Seattle in the process. The depl...
Jul 17, 2020
Canadian international midfielder Jessie Fleming ready to turn pro
TORONTO - Canadian international Jessie Fleming is headed to the pro ranks. The 22-year-old midfielder from London, Ont., who has already won 77 caps for Canada, has signed with A&V Sports, which ...
Jul 17, 2020
Reality shows shortfalls of Trump's claim to 'best testing'
WASHINGTON - Here are some snapshots from what President Donald Trump describes as the nation with the "best testing in the world" for the coronavirus: In Sun Belt states where the virus is surging, l...
Jul 17, 2020
Whitecaps look to stay alive, send Sounders packing at MLS is Back Tournament
The Vancouver Whitecaps look to accomplish two things at the MLS is Back Tournament on Sunday night - stay alive with a win and eliminate Cascadia rival Seattle in the process. The depl...
Jul 17, 2020
New provincial COVID-19 total at 936
There are 13 new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province on July 17. The new total is 936 cases. There is one case in the Far North, one in the North, eight in the central region, one in the South...
Jul 17, 2020
'Intolerable' hate incidents continue to rise in Vancouver: police
VANCOUVER - Reported "hate incidents" have more than doubled this year in Vancouver and police say offenders are targeting the city's Asian community as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Insp. Dal...
Jul 17, 2020
CSIS warrant examination of 'critical importance' to Canadians: watchdog chair
OTTAWA - The national intelligence watchdog has begun its look into the failure of Canada's spy service to disclose crucial information when seeking warrants. Murray Rankin, chairman of the Natio...
Jul 17, 2020