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AP-NORC poll: Americans harbour strong fear of new infections
DES MOINES, Iowa - Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new poll finds, even as many state le...
May 20, 2020
Family of Snowbirds crash victim says she died in mission "designed for her"
HALIFAX - The family of Capt. Jennifer Casey says the member of the Snowbirds aerobatic team died while supporting an important mission "that seemed to be designed for her." The 35-year-old Casey, a m...
May 20, 2020
Feds move to ease deadlines in civil proceedings during pandemic
OTTAWA - The federal government wants to ensure the global pandemic doesn't make someone miss a crucial deadline in a bankruptcy case, divorce proceeding or other civil matter. Justice Minister David ...
May 20, 2020
FC Seoul faces sanctions after putting sex dolls in seats
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - A South Korean soccer club is facing penalties, including expulsion from its own stadium, for putting sex dolls in empty seats during a match last weekend. The K-League is ...
May 20, 2020
Court gives Conservative leadership candidate crack at entering race
OTTAWA - An Ontario court says Jim Karahalios could once again be a candidate in the Conservative leadership race if he can meet certain criteria laid out by the party earlier this year. The part...
May 20, 2020
Trudeau asks commercial landlords to give tenants help through new program
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking Canada's commercial landlords to buy into a federal program launching next week that would give companies a break on the rent due in only a few days. A...
May 20, 2020
Canadian rugby international Evan Olmstead signs new deal to stay at Biarritz
TORONTO - Canadian rugby international Evan Olmstead has signed a new contract with Biarritz Olympique of the French second division. The deal runs through the end of the 2021-22 season. The 29-y...
May 20, 2020
National directive on wearing face masks coming today, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a national recommendation on when and where Canadians should be wearing face masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is coming later today. Trudeau says...
May 20, 2020
Despite pandemic, Trump muses about resuming plan for in-person G7 meetings
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump says he's contemplating whether to resurrect plans to invite G7 leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to a summit at the Camp David presidential retreat next mont...
May 20, 2020
Explore Sask Parks And Have Fun - Online
Are you interested in bringing a school or other group to one of our provincial parks, or just interested in learning while you're there? Our knowledgeable park staff are available throughout the spri...
May 20, 2020