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Canadian point guard Andrew Nembhard announces transfer to Gonzaga
Canadian college basketball player Andrew Nembhard has announced he is transferring to Gonzaga. The six-foot-five point guard from Aurora, Ont., announced last month that he intended to transfer from ...
Jun 23, 2020
Alberta reinstating environmental monitoring in industry, oilpatch on July 15
EDMONTON - Alberta industries, including the oilpatch, will resume environmental monitoring and reporting in three weeks. The Alberta government and its energy regulator have each issued ord...
Jun 23, 2020
Ottawa to give $46 million to Quebec, Atlantic provinces to help boost tourism
MONTREAL - The federal government is announcing a $46-million aid package for the tourism industries of Quebec and Atlantic Canada, which have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Economic Developm...
Jun 23, 2020
Canada captain Christine Sinclair one of 14 Canadians at NWSL Challenge Cup
Christine Sinclair leads the list of 14 Canadians taking part in the eight-team NWSL Challenge Cup, which kicks off Saturday in Utah. The NWSL season was originally slated to start April 18 but has be...
Jun 23, 2020
Toronto Arrows add Argentine fly half/fullback and re-sign four more players
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have signed Argentine fly half/fullback Juan Cruz Gonzalez and brought four members of the 2020 squad back into the fold. The returnees are prop Richie Asiata, centre Spen...
Jun 23, 2020
Fire at Wakaw Lake caused by unattended fire pit blaze
Wakaw/Hoodoo Fire Rescue are hoping a recent fire serves as a reminder to ensure all fire pits are extinguished before leaving them unattended.On Sunday evening, just before 9:30 p.m. crews responded ...
Jun 23, 2020
Feds prepared to push back against any new U.S. tariffs on aluminum, Duclos says
OTTAWA - The federal government will make the case to the Trump administration that Canadian aluminum is no threat to the American market, as the mercurial president reportedly prepares to slap on tar...
Jun 23, 2020
Wood carvers adding to trees at Spruce Haven, children's summer activities getting underway
It's a literal facelift to some trees at Spruce Haven Park.The Northern Lights Wood Carvers have been busy at work adding wood spirits to some of the trees east of the Labyrinth.Northern Lights Wood C...
Jun 23, 2020
Fauci says 'it will be when not if' for a COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON - The government's top infectious disease expert told a House committee on Tuesday he believes "it will be when and not if" there will be a COVID-19 vaccine and that he remains "cautiously ...
Jun 23, 2020
Powerful earthquake shake southern, central Mexico
MEXICO CITY - A powerful earthquake centred near the resort of Huatulco in southern Mexico swayed buildings Tuesday in Mexico City and sent thousands into the streets. Seismic alarms sounded midmornin...
Jun 23, 2020