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B.C. to give update on 'profound' financial challenge of COVID-19
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is expected to give a financial update today on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected its residents, businesses and the economy. Finance Minister Carol...
Jul 14, 2020
Canadians torn on scaling back COVID-19 benefits to save money: poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Canadians are torn on whether the federal government should turn off the spending taps to keep the resulting deficit from flooding the nation's future. The Leger/Associati...
Jul 14, 2020
Terror suspect wages court fight for info in bid to stave off deportation
OTTAWA - A terror suspect is waging a new court fight against the federal government for information he says he needs to mount a full argument against deportation to his native Egy...
Jul 14, 2020
'A miracle:' 20 years after deadly tornado Alberta family thankful for survival
PINE LAKE, Alta. - Twenty years after a tornado swept through a campground at a scenic tree-lined lake in central Alberta, killing a dozen people and turning trailers into kindling, Heather Thomson ha...
Jul 14, 2020
Expect lineups to continue at SARCAN facilities, spokesperson says
SARCAN is making massive payments thanks to what's being described as an unprecedented volume of recyclables being returned.Since reopening in mid-June, the company has been paying out an average of $...
Jul 13, 2020
U Sports not making exemption for football age cap
Robbie Lowes was scrolling through social media Thursday when he saw the news his football career was over."I still haven't really processed it yet," said the University of Regina Rams linebacker, who...
Jul 13, 2020
Proposed class-action lawsuit led by former constable alleges racism in RCMP
VANCOUVER - One of the first Indigenous women to join the RCMP in Manitoba is the lead plaintiff in a proposed class-action lawsuit that alleges systemic racism within the force. Margor...
Jul 13, 2020
Game On: Training camps open as NHL takes next step in plan to resume season
TORONTO - There were temperature checks, uncomfortable nasal swab tests, masks when appropriate, and plenty of physical distancing off the ice. The next step in the NHL's plan to restart a season ...
Jul 13, 2020
Camp-Easy program reopens across province, new to Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Saskatchewan Parks Camp-Easy program is officially open and while the program has been operating in the province for a number for years ,the program is new to Meadow Lake Provincial Park as of last ye...
Jul 13, 2020
Bergevin doesn't see downside to NHL return experience as club returns to ice
BROSSARD, Que. - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin abided by the code of silence imposed by the NHL, declining to comment on a report about potential positive COVID-19 cases on his...
Jul 13, 2020