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Cash Exodus: COVID-19 pandemic could accelerate shift to cashless, experts say
Some businesses reopening with pandemic protocols in place have said they won't accept cash for the time being, potentially accelerating what the Bank of Canada describes as a decade-long shift away f...
May 28, 2020
‘Like being in a movie’: Sask. woman in Minneapolis describes post-riot destruction
As Emma Yanko drove just blocks from her home in Minneapolis, all she and her friend could see for almost two miles was shattered glass, stores that had been broken into, and fire."It's insane," she t...
May 28, 2020
Premier League plans June 17 restart after 100-day shutdown
MANCHESTER, England - The Premier League plans to restart on June 17 after a 100-day shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with new staggered kickoff times to make sure every game can be shown ...
May 28, 2020
Feds, Quebec launch talks on keeping military in long-term care facilities
Ottawa and Quebec have started talking about the future of military in long-term care homes after the province called for the Canadian Armed Forces to stay in nearly two dozen facilities unt...
May 28, 2020
Cash Exodus: COVID-19 pandemic could accelerate shift to cashless, experts say
Some businesses reopening with pandemic protocols in place have said they won't accept cash for the time being, potentially accelerating what the Bank of Canada describes as a decade-long shift a...
May 28, 2020
New Brunswick legislature adjourned as new COVID-19 cases reported in province
FREDERICTON - A new COVID-19 outbreak in New Brunswick has forced the provincial legislature to adjourn only two days after it resumed sitting. The abrupt decision came Thursday, a day after officials...
May 28, 2020
HyLife and BHP donate to Humboldt District Hospital Foundation
Relief, shock and perfect timing were all words used by the executive director of the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) to describe two recent donations.The foundation was on the receiving ...
May 28, 2020
Family of man who died at Wascana Lake says he begged for help at hospital
The family of Samwel Uko is speaking out with a message that the 20-year-old football player begged for help at hospital hours before taking his own life at Wascana Lake in Regina last week."I need pe...
May 28, 2020
Canadian-born goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh receives U.S. green card
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Canadian-born goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh has received his U.S. green card and will no longer occupy an international spot on Minnesota United roster. Ranjitsingh was born in Pickeri...
May 28, 2020
Oilers forward Draisaitl named scoring champion for 2019-20 NHL season
NEW YORK - Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl was named winner of the Art Ross Trophy, Washington captain Alex Ovechkin and Boston right-wing David Pastrnak were named the co-recepients of the ...
May 28, 2020