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Former special-forces commander named military's sixth vice-chief in four years
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces saw its top ranks shuffled Monday as former special-forces commander Lt.-Gen. Mike Rouleau was tapped to become the military's sixth second-in-command in four years,...
Mar 16, 2020
Border agency adds screening questions after complaints about airport disarray
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency announced new screening questions for travellers arriving Monday following a weekend of disarray at points of entry into the country, especially airports. Wh...
Mar 16, 2020
Show goes on: DiDonato, Beczala sing opera from apartment
NEW YORK - Joyce DiDonato and Piotr Beczala made sure the show went on, albeit in an unusual format and venue - from the living room of DiDonato's New York City apartment. The American mezzo-soprano a...
Mar 16, 2020
Stocks nosedive on Wall Street, triggering trading halt
NEW YORK - THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story is below: Global stocks fell sharply Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor's fears over vi...
Mar 16, 2020
What's Happening: Millions holed up, vaccine trial starts
Millions of people began holing up at home, stocking up on supplies and keeping a wary eye on how close they get to friends and neighbours as fear of the coronavirus spread to more places. The number ...
Mar 16, 2020
Malaysia bans mass gatherings, shuts most businesses
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia's leader announced on Monday a drastic two-week lockdown in the country following a sharp spike in the number of virus cases. Prime Minister Muhyiddini Yassin said re...
Mar 16, 2020
US officials: Foreign disinformation stoking virus fears
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading fear in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, three U.S. officials said Mon...
Mar 16, 2020
Walleye Derby Cancelled
MLCN 14 th Annual Fish Derby that was scheduled for March 21 2020 is officially cancelled due to the Corona Virus Threat . All anglers n people that purchased tickets will be reimbursed . - it's a wor...
Mar 16, 2020
It's Time to TALK Event Postponed
Over the last few days I've been monitoring the current situation in our province, following closely the recommendations of the Saskatchewan Health Authority with the spread of COVID-19. Despite not w...
Mar 16, 2020
Junior NBA Programs Postponed in Melfort Area
Due to recent Covid-19 recommendations by the ministry of health - all Melfort and area junior NBA spring programs at this point are postponed until further notice. We will monitor recommendations and...
Mar 16, 2020