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A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundland and Labrador ...
Jun 12, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. on June 12, 2020: There are 97,530 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 53,485 confirmed (includin...
Jun 12, 2020

Asia shares skid after Wall Street rout as virus cases rise
Asian shares were moderately lower Friday after an overnight rout on Wall Street as investors were spooked by reports of rising coronavirus cases in the U.S. Fear that a so-called "second wave," is al...
Jun 12, 2020

Raptors Uprising GC downs Blazer5 Gaming to extend NBA 2K League unbeaten start
Star point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey led the way as Raptors Uprising GC rallied in overtime in the deciding game Thursday to down Blazer5 Gaming and preserve its unbeaten record ...
Jun 11, 2020

Sudden deaths of mother, two children at house fire result of murder-suicide
After an extensive investigation, members of the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit have determined three sudden deaths at a house fire on 99 Street last week was the result of a murder-suicide.RCMP ...
Jun 11, 2020

Precautionary health advisory issued after two positive COVID-19 cases after funeral in Clearwater River Dene
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is issuing a precautionary health advisory after two people who attended a wake and funeral in Clearwater River Dene tested positive for the coronavirus after develop...
Jun 11, 2020

Man found dead in Regina lake twice went to hospital for help, called 911
REGINA - The family of a young man says he tried twice to get mental help at a hospital the day he drowned in a lake in Regina - and that he was taken there the second time, just hours befor...
Jun 11, 2020

Guelph police defend decision not to publicize Ontario MP's arrest
GUELPH, Ont. - Police in southwestern Ontario say they didn't inform the public about assault charges against a member of Parliament because the force didn't believe he posed a significant risk to the...
Jun 11, 2020

Alberta licence plates become targets for COVID-19 fears in some B.C. towns
VICTORIA - Some British Columbia communities are urging residents to show kindness during the COVID-19 pandemic following media reports of confrontations and rudeness shown to people driving...
Jun 11, 2020

Be careful with bear spray, RCMP advises
As parks and playgrounds are slated to open Friday, RCMP are urging the public to be vigilant after a partially full canister of bear spray was located in a Meadow Lake green space. Sgt. Steve Hurst w...
Jun 11, 2020