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Remember us after pandemic: minimum-wage grocery store worker worried about mom
DELTA, B.C. - Worrying about being infected with COVID-19 at the grocery store where she works has become part of the job for Kelly Ferguson, who lives with her 90-y...
Apr 22, 2020
Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Canada's chief public health officer and her provincial counterparts are encouraging people to wash their hands, give ea...
Apr 22, 2020
Advocates worry about COVID-19 putting more kids at risk for abuse at home
OTTAWA - An organization that advocates for the safety of children says reports of child abuse and neglect are down as much as 40 per cent since Canadian schools closed to slow the spread of COVID-19....
Apr 22, 2020
Feds expected to unveil more emergency aid for students, young Canadians
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to announce today more significant financial support for students and other young Canadians struggling to stay afloat and find jobs during the COVID-19 pand...
Apr 22, 2020
Police face questions about why emergency alert wasn't issued during rampage
HALIFAX - As family and friends try to figure out how to mourn their loved ones in the aftermath of Sunday's rampage in Nova Scotia, more questions are emerging about the way police issued warnings du...
Apr 22, 2020
Iran's Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday it launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the U.S., a successful launch after months of failures. There...
Apr 21, 2020
La Loche COVID-19 situation 'under control' as contact tracing continues
The province reported four new cases of COVID-19 today and two of those are in the North. According to Northern medical health officer, Dr. Rim Zayed, the village of La Loche itself, remains at five p...
Apr 21, 2020 (La Loche Facebook)
CFL draft prospect Brissett has valuable asset to guide him through process
Dejon Brissett has a valuable asset to help guide him through the CFL draft process. The University of Virginia receiver's younger brother, Oshae, is a guard/forward on a two-way d...
Apr 21, 2020
Four cases of COVID-19 confirmed at English River First Nation
A band councillor at English River First Nation (ERFN) says the community is in shock, after receiving news four local residents tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.Monday's test results represent ...
Apr 21, 2020 (submitted photo/Katrina Maurice)
Connor Bedard excited to suit up with Pats as youngest player in WHL
TORONTO - There won't be any surprises Wednesday when it comes to the No. 1 selection at the 2020 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. The Regina Pats announced Tuesday they will be selecting forw...
Apr 21, 2020