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Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain
WASHINGTON - The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from ...
Apr 24, 2020

Former refugees Alphonso Davies, Asmir Begovic play video-game fundraiser
Bayern Munich fullback Alphonso Davies and AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic both found their way to Canada at a young age as refugees with their families. They know firsthand the danger and uncertain...
Apr 24, 2020

World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton cancelled due to COVID-19
The 2020 World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Triathlon Union announced the cancellation Friday, saying the global pandemic has ma...
Apr 24, 2020

Melfort Ambulance holding off on in-person car seat checks due to COVID-19
Those wanting to get their car seats checked by Melfort Ambulance, may have to wait a little while, or do so virtually for the time being.Manager of Melfort Ambulance Wayne Therres said they are follo...
Apr 24, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

CBO says deficit to reach $3.7 trillion in economic decline
WASHINGTON - A recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic and a burst of government spending on testing, health care and aid to businesses and households will nearly quadruple the government's budge...
Apr 24, 2020

Top court overturns oilsands mine approval over Aboriginal concerns for land
EDMONTON - Alberta's highest court has overturned regulatory approvals for a $440-million oilsands mine that would have encroached on land a local First Nation considers sacred. The Court of Appeal sa...
Apr 24, 2020

Dutch soccer season over but no title for leader Ajax
AMSTERDAM - The rest of the Dutch soccer league was cancelled on Friday and leading team Ajax won't be declared the champion. The Eredivisie is the first top-tier European league to end its season pre...
Apr 24, 2020

Sinclair finds herself in Florida during pandemic, but still repping Canada
Through a variety of circumstances, Christine Sinclair finds herself in Florida these days. But as she weathers the COVID-19 lockdown, her heart remains in Canada. And the global pandemic strikes clos...
Apr 24, 2020

Trudeau unveils rent relief for small businesses hurt by COVID-19
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing significant rent relief for businesses that can't afford to pay their landlords at a time when their operations are shut down due to...
Apr 24, 2020

John Arcand Fiddle Fest is Cancelled for 2020 - Accepting Donations
For the past 22 years, the John Arcand Fiddle Fest has been a wonderful gathering of artistic talents and it has been such a pleasure each year to bring together music, dance, culture and art enthusia...
Apr 24, 2020