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Saskatchewan Hutterites battling ‘cultural lines’ when it comes to COVID-19
For the past several weeks, Saskatchewan Hutterite colonies have been hotspots for COVID-19.According to the chair of the Hutterian Safety Council, David Tschetter, the higher number of cases is due t...
Aug 17, 2020
B.C. officials announce 236 COVID-19 cases over three days, says penalties coming
VANCOUVER - Health Minister Adrian Dix says the B.C. government will announce stricter penalties this week for those who flout public health rules as COVID-19 cases climb in the province. Officials an...
Aug 17, 2020
Amber Alert launched in P.E.I. after possible abduction of 12-year-old girl
SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. - An Amber Alert has been issued following the possible abduction of a 12-year-old girl in Prince Edward Island. Summerside Police Services said Monday that just before noon a witne...
Aug 17, 2020
Historical moment for MLTC as new Dene Vice Chief joins council
Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) has a new Dene Vice Chief who was voted in council on August 14 during an open-air election at English River First Nation. Lawrence McIntyre, former chief of English ...
Aug 17, 2020
VanVleet pours in 30 points to lift Raptors to 134-110 win over Nets in Game 1
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Toronto Raptors opened the defence of their NBA championship with a 134-110 victory Monday over the Brooklyn Nets. Fred VanVleet scored a playoff career-high 30 ...
Aug 17, 2020
Grizzly attacks, injures mountain biker on remote B.C. trail
LILLOOET, B.C. - A grizzly bear attacked a man who was mountain biking Sunday in a remote area of British Columbia's interior. The Conservation Officer Service says the 58-year-old man was riding...
Aug 17, 2020
Reinforced Whitecaps squad looks to pick up points against Toronto FC
TORONTO - The Vancouver Whitecaps made an impression at the MLS is Back Tournament last month when their depleted but resilient squad advanced out of the group stage and came within a whisker of a spo...
Aug 17, 2020
Sask.-born businessman puts up $25K to help Pense after Hockeyville loss
A businessman who grew up in Saskatchewan is encouraging others to match his $25,000 donation to help Pense upgrade its rink.The town just west of Regina was one of four finalists in this year's Kraft...
Aug 17, 2020
Canada appoints new ambassador to Lebanon at critical time for country
OTTAWA - Canada has named a new ambassador to Lebanon, expediting the appointment as that country grapples with the aftermath of a major explosion in Beirut. Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Phi...
Aug 17, 2020
Texas becomes 4th state to surpass 10,000 virus deaths
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths Monday as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues, and health experts expressed concerns that recent encouraging t...
Aug 17, 2020