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COVID pandemic prompts initiative to offer free legal aid to anyone in Canada
TORONTO - The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a group of young lawyers to launch a project to offer free legal advice remotely to anyone in the country. Dubbed the National Canadian Lawyers Initia...
Jun 13, 2020
Queen Elizabeth's birthday marked with smaller ceremony
LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II's birthday was marked Saturday with a smaller ceremony than usual, as the annual Trooping the Color parade was cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic. The extravagant disp...
Jun 13, 2020
Calls grow for Trudeau to end MSM blood donation ban
OTTAWA - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make people sick across Canada, health authorities are imploring Canadians to donate blood - all Canadians except men who have had recent sex with other ...
Jun 13, 2020
As companies reopen, 'main street' stores in urban cores need help, Joly says
OTTAWA - The federal minister in charge of regional economic development says more needs to be done to help companies in the centre of Canada's biggest cities so they can stay open through and be...
Jun 13, 2020
Raptor Uprising GC crushes Celtics Crossover Gaming to set NBA 2K League record
The unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC set an NBA 2K League scoring record in a 109-51 demolition of Celtics Crossover Gaming in Game 1 of their best-of-three esports series Friday night. Pistons GT se...
Jun 12, 2020
Rising water, flooding expected near Beaver River
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising the public of rising water levels and flooding on the Beaver River. Located south of the Meadow Lake Provincial Park, flows on the river are expected to rea...
Jun 12, 2020
Local youth enjoy a sunny day and fresh air as playgrounds reopen with precautions
Kids in Meadow Lake got some fresh air at Gateway Middle School's playground this afternoon as playgrounds and parks reopened today.Myron Crookedneck, 5, told meadowlakeNOW he is happy to finally play...
Jun 12, 2020
Tribute song honouring Colby Cave released today
A song by Oilers prospect Cooper Marody, titled Agape was released today in honour of his friend and teammate Colby Cave.Marody wrote and performed the song to memorialize his friend who passed away A...
Jun 12, 2020
Judge orders Seattle to stop using tear gas during protests
SEATTLE - A U.S. judge on Friday ordered Seattle police to temporarily stop using tear gas, pepper spray and flash-bang devices to break up peaceful protests, a victory for groups who say authorities ...
Jun 12, 2020
Longtime event director weighs in on alternate options for 20-21 curling season
With some curling competitions already cancelled and the rest of the 2020-21 season up in the air due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sport is facing significant challenges as it looks&nb...
Jun 12, 2020