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The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 12:35 p.m. The Manitoba government is going to start easing some of its COVID-19-related restrictions starting on Monday&...
Apr 29, 2020
No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry over Trump's musing
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's raising of unproven, even far-fetched ideas for fighting COVID-19 -- including his latest musing about injecting disinfectants into people -- triggered an outcry ...
Apr 29, 2020
SaskCyberParks: Get Outdoors
Today, our staff are sharing their meditation experience and how quiet time in nature can bring peace and solidarity to your day. Find a spot in your backyard (or balcony), or take a walk to a quiet p...
Apr 29, 2020
ParticipACTION Contest Alert
Dancing is an excellent way to entertain your children while being active together and respecting social alienation. And since it's #SemaineCanadiennedelaDanse, we recommend you use this opportunity t...
Apr 29, 2020
Snowbirds to boost morale amid COVID-19 with cross-country tour
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is deploying its famed Snowbirds aerobatics team on a cross-country tour aimed at boosting morale as Canadians continue to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime...
Apr 29, 2020
ALS 50/50 Fundraiser
In these difficult times and with us having to cancel or postpone all our main fundraisers, this 50/50 will be one of our best methods to raise funds to help us support those affected by ALS right her...
Apr 29, 2020
NHL coaches eager to spread knowledge: 'Giving back to the hockey community'
Ken Hitchcock remembers eagerly attending coaching symposiums in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The goal was simple: soak up as much hockey information as possible. Summer seminars lasting ...
Apr 29, 2020
The Emporium on Burrows in Melfort closing up shop
After just four years in business in Melfort, the Emporium on Burrows is closing their doors.There are many compounding factors that have led to the decision to close up shop.Owner Gloria Carrier told...
Apr 29, 2020 The Emporium on Burrows in Melfort is clearing out stock and shutting down. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
Mayor and council tour Fort McMurray to see response to flooding from large ice jam
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Council members from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in northern Alberta toured the areas affected by flooding last night. Regional fire Chief Jody Butz took Mayor Don...
Apr 29, 2020
IOC official disagrees COVID-19 vaccine needed for Olympics
SYDNEY, Australia - The head of the IOC's co-ordination commission for the Tokyo Olympics said Wednesday he disagrees with suggestions by some scientists and doctors that a vaccine for COVID-19 is nee...
Apr 29, 2020