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NHL set to hold unusual draft lottery: 'It could mean a lot of intrigue'
Alexis Lafreniere could have a clear picture of where he'll start his NHL career before going to bed Friday. Then again, maybe not. In a world dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic - one where life for c...
Jun 25, 2020

Three new cases of COVID-19 in province, nine people in hospital
There are three new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the province, bringing the total to 759 cases. One case reported in the province's South region on June 18 was removed from the total count as the per...
Jun 25, 2020

COVID-19 increases risk for Canada's 'invisible' homeless women: study
OTTAWA - A new research project shows women experiencing homelessness in Canada are largely invisible and falling through major gaps in support systems - and into dangerous situations. The study,...
Jun 25, 2020

Virus whistleblower alleges ongoing retaliation
WASHINGTON - A government whistleblower ousted from a leading role in battling COVID-19 alleged Thursday that the Trump administration has intensified its campaign to punish him for revealing shortcom...
Jun 25, 2020

'A disaster waiting to happen': MLB plan for 60-game season sparks concern
John Axford loses track when trying to recall the number of people he would come into contact with in a typical day as a Major League Baseball player. There's the doorman he s...
Jun 25, 2020

New trade deal raises duty-free limits for private couriers, not Canada Post
OTTAWA - The president of eBay Canada says an arcane rule in the new North American free trade agreement means people who shop online for goods sent from the U.S. or Mexico will be charged differ...
Jun 25, 2020

NYC judge rejects Trump family effort to halt tell-all book
WASHINGTON - A New York City judge has dismissed a claim by Donald Trump's brother that sought to halt the publication of a tell-all book by the president's niece. In a ruling handed down on Thursday,...
Jun 25, 2020

Canadian golfer Mackenzie Hughes shoots 60 at opening round of Travelers
CROMWELL, Conn. - Canadian golfer Mackenzie Hughes shot an opening round of 10-under 60 Thursday at the PGA's Travelers Championship. Hughes, from Dundas, Ont., had 10 birdies and no bogeys to lead Ro...
Jun 25, 2020

Meadow Lake Co-op makes zoning application for liquor off-sale facility
Meadow Lake Co-op Service Centre hardware store has made a proposal to city council to incorporate a stand-alone liquor facility to its existing property. At the most recent council meeting on June 22...
Jun 25, 2020

World Health Organization takes an interest Canada's back-to-sport strategy
Canada's strategy for a return to sport is receiving international attention. Canadian Olympic Committee chief medical officer Mike Wilkinson is collaborating with the World Health Organization o...
Jun 25, 2020