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Possible COVID-19 exposure advisory for Turtleford expanded
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has updated an alert about the possibility of COVID-19 transmission through the SARCAN depot in Turtleford.It is expanding the length of time for potential expo...
Aug 20, 2020
Trotz's Islanders eliminate Capitals with 4-0 win in Game 5
TORONTO - Anthony Beauvillier scored twice, Semyon Varlamov shut out the team that drafted him and the New York Islanders knocked the Washington Capitals out of the playoffs in the first round by beat...
Aug 20, 2020
Minnesota wins NBA draft lottery, rights to No. 1 pick
The NBA draft lottery was delayed three months. The Minnesota Timberwolves are certainly feeling like the wait was worthwhile. The Timberwolves won the lottery Thursday night, giving them the No. 1 pi...
Aug 20, 2020
Feds and Ontario reach agreement with 3M to make N95 masks in Brockville, Ont.
TORONTO - The federal and Ontario governments have secured an agreement with 3M that will see the company produce N95 masks at a facility in Brockville, Ont., a spokesman for the provin...
Aug 20, 2020
SaskHighways encouraging local contractors to expand construction skill set
An Alberta-based company has begun roadwork through a 21-km stretch across Highway 4 south heading toward Glaslyn. Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure spokesperson Steve Shaheen said there are not...
Aug 20, 2020
AP Exclusive: Feds to seek death sentence for Boston bomber
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department will seek to reinstate a death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man who was convicted of carrying out the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Attorney General William B...
Aug 20, 2020
Quebec trampoline and laser tag centre turns to homeschooling, sparking controversy
MONTREAL - A Montreal-area trampoline and laser tag centre is offering homeschooling services to parents worried about sending their kids back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic. Th...
Aug 20, 2020
Liberals move toward changing federal drug policy as opioid deaths spike
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is taking steps toward promised changes to federal drug policy and looking at how to reduce opioid-related deaths during the pandemic. Ottawa launched a national c...
Aug 20, 2020
Village of Loon Lake working with neighbouring communities to solve wild domestic horse issue
The Village of Loon Lake is experiencing an overwhelming rate of stray domestic animals creating a nuisance for local residents. With the most recent council meeting on Aug 19, village councillor Davi...
Aug 20, 2020
NHL Notebook: Canadiens hoping to have Brendan Gallagher for Game 6
TORONTO - Brendan Gallagher dragged the Canadiens into the fight with their backs against the wall. Now they're left to wonder if the heart-and-soul winger will be available when Montre...
Aug 20, 2020