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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 3:09 p.m. on June 11, 2020: There are 97,474 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 53,485 confirmed (inclu...
Jun 11, 2020
Vancouver mayor wants B.C. premier to review policing across province
Vancouver's mayor wants the B.C. government to conduct a review of policing across the province. Kennedy Stewart says city council can do little to change policing in Vancouver and the provi...
Jun 11, 2020
Human rights museum criticized, employees say work environment racist
WINNIPEG - The Canadian Museum for Human Rights says it will conduct an external review following social media posts alleging a racist and discriminatory work environment. People who say they are...
Jun 11, 2020
Edmonton chief raises concerns about defunding police service to deal with racism
Edmonton's police chief says there is systemic racism in Canadian policing, but he worries that defunding police could lead to a loss of officers and programs brought in to address diversity. Chief Da...
Jun 11, 2020
Items stolen from places of worship in Star City
A pair of break and enters in Star City has Melfort RCMP investigating.Between June 6- 9, two places of worship in Star City were entered, and items were taken.No description of the items was provided...
Jun 11, 2020
Colby Cave's teammate Cooper Marody writes tribute song for memorial fund
Edmonton Oilers prospect Cooper Marody has written a song in memory of teammate Colby Cave to raise money for a memorial fund. Cave, from Battleford, Sask., died April 11 in a Toronto hospital after s...
Jun 11, 2020
For George Floyd, a complicated life and a notorious death
HOUSTON - Years before a bystander's video of George Floyd's last moments turned his name into a global cry for justice, Floyd trained a camera on himself. "I just want to speak to you all real quick,...
Jun 11, 2020
Soaring temperatures expected for opening of parks, beaches
Some much-needed sunshine is on the way after a cool, wet spring, with temperatures heading into the 30's this weekend.Surging temperatures across the province are timely as the government is allowing...
Jun 11, 2020
Change of venue for Melfort Canada Day fireworks display
The planned Canada Day fireworks display will still go on, but the organizing committee is announcing a change in venue.The event will take place at Stone Gate on Saskatchewan Drive, south of McDonald...
Jun 11, 2020
Tisdale reopening parks, Handibus services resuming
The Town of Tisdale has announced a couple of COVID-19 related updates.All town parks will officially reopen on Friday, June 12, as per the provincial government's announcement.The Tisdale Handibus wi...
Jun 11, 2020