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M.L. Extra Foods implements mandatory masks
Meadow Lake's Extra Foods grocery store plans to implement a mandatory mask policy. The store notified its customers via social media on Aug. 26 the policy would come into effect over the weekend. Lob...
Aug 28, 2020
NHL investigating ex-Panthers GM for alleged racial comments
The NHL is investigating whether former Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon made racially insensitive comments during the team's two-week stay in the playoff hub city of Toronto. NHL deputy c...
Aug 28, 2020
Canada extends COVID-19 restrictions on international travel until Sept. 30
OTTWAWA, Ont. - The federal government is extending travel restrictions by one month to limit the spread of COVID-19. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said Friday on Twitter that existing restriction...
Aug 28, 2020
Canadian Cory Johnston moving up Bassmaster Elite overall standings
The break in the Bassmasters Elite tournament schedule comes at a good time for Cory Johnston. The Cavan, Ont., resident is coming off three straight final-day appearances, including a second-pla...
Aug 28, 2020
Veteran driver Yannick Gingras feeling good about Pepsi North America Cup
It's easy to see why driver Yannick Gingras has a good feeling about the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup on Saturday night. The native of Sorel, Que., will make his ninth appearance in se...
Aug 28, 2020
Blake shooting adds fresh urgency to Black Lives Matter march in Washington
WASHINGTON - Protesters are gathering today in the heart of the U.S. capital for a peaceful push to end to systemic racism - a long-planned event taking on extra poignancy in the wake of Sunday's...
Aug 28, 2020
Plan for inevitable COVID-19 cases in schools, says chief public health officer
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer says families should expect to see cases of COVID-19 in schools as children head back to class in the coming weeks. Dr. Theresa Tam says it...
Aug 28, 2020
NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - NBA players want change that makes their communities safer. They want people to vote - hopefully in their home arenas. And they want to keep playing basketball. Teams returned...
Aug 28, 2020
Naomi Osaka into W&S final after calling for racial justice
NEW YORK - Naomi Osaka overcame a faulty serve and reached the finals of the Western & Southern Open on Friday following a one-day break in the tournament prompted by her call for racial justice. ...
Aug 28, 2020
NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed the commitments that made players comfortable continuing. In a ...
Aug 28, 2020