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Vienna Philharmonic purrs back to life after pandemic pause
The Vienna Philharmonic returned home, and its famous strings purred for the first time since March 10. Its 2,854-seat Musikverein, considered by many the world's most beautiful concert hall, was fill...
Jun 09, 2020

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says police misconduct is indefensible
OTTAWA - Federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says police officers who use excessive force or appear to be discriminating on the basis of race need to be held to account. Blair says he is concern...
Jun 09, 2020

Police: Florida man lets 12-year-old drive Jeep 85 mph
JUPITER, Fla. - A Florida man is facing felony charges after police said he let a 12-year-old girl drive his SUV and told her to speed because he wanted to be a "cool father" - even though he is not h...
Jun 09, 2020

Top court keeps wheels of justice turning with virtual hearings
OTTAWA - Canada's top court plunges into the world of virtual video hearings this afternoon to keep the wheels of justice grinding during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Supreme Court of Canada plans ...
Jun 09, 2020

Melfort Trade Alliance happy for local businesses that have re-opened with Phase 3
There are more businesses open and services available with the province launching phase three of its Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan.Restaurants and bars can now open to 50 per cent capacity, while gyms, ch...
Jun 09, 2020

AP Exclusive: The Dalai Lama to release 1st album in July
NEW YORK - Stressed out while working at a bank in New Zealand, Junelle Kunin began searching for music paired with teachings from the Dalai Lama to calm herself down and allow herself to focus. But s...
Jun 09, 2020

Online portal to connect buyers and sellers of COVID-19 supplies launched
OTTAWA - The federal government is launching a web-based portal to help connect buyers and sellers of protective equipment used to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The online tool is also meant ...
Jun 09, 2020

Three Nova Scotia senators call for public inquiry into mass killing
HALIFAX - Three Nova Scotia senators are calling on the province to join with Ottawa to launch a joint inquiry into the mass shooting in April that claimed the lives of 22 people. Senators Mary C...
Jun 09, 2020

UFC confirms Fight Island is Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, home to the F1 Grand Prix
While some fans had expected something more like Gilligan's Island, the UFC confirmed Tuesday that its much-ballyhooed Fight Island is Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. Yas Island, which occupies 25 square kilo...
Jun 09, 2020

Police in Nova Scotia investigate fatal dog attack northeast of Halifax
MIDDLE MUSQUODOBOIT, N.S. - A local politician says the woman killed by a dog in a rural community northeast of Halifax was the owner of the animal. Coun. Steve Streatch, who represents the&...
Jun 09, 2020