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Calls grow for Trudeau to end MSM blood donation ban
OTTAWA - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make people sick across Canada, health authorities are imploring Canadians to donate blood - all Canadians except men who have had recent sex with other ...
Jun 13, 2020
As companies reopen, 'main street' stores in urban cores need help, Joly says
OTTAWA - The federal minister in charge of regional economic development says more needs to be done to help companies in the centre of Canada's biggest cities so they can stay open through and be...
Jun 13, 2020
Raptor Uprising GC crushes Celtics Crossover Gaming to set NBA 2K League record
The unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC set an NBA 2K League scoring record in a 109-51 demolition of Celtics Crossover Gaming in Game 1 of their best-of-three esports series Friday night. Pistons GT se...
Jun 12, 2020
Principal calls 2020 graduates unique and special
Hector Thiboutot Community School Principal Randy Mallory wants graduates of Sandy Bay to know the coronavirus has been an obstacle in their life, but since they were able to make it through high scho...
Jun 12, 2020
Tribute song honouring Colby Cave released today
A song by Oilers prospect Cooper Marody, titled Agape was released today in honour of his friend and teammate Colby Cave.Marody wrote and performed the song to memorialize his friend who passed away A...
Jun 12, 2020
Judge orders Seattle to stop using tear gas during protests
SEATTLE - A U.S. judge on Friday ordered Seattle police to temporarily stop using tear gas, pepper spray and flash-bang devices to break up peaceful protests, a victory for groups who say authorities ...
Jun 12, 2020
Longtime event director weighs in on alternate options for 20-21 curling season
With some curling competitions already cancelled and the rest of the 2020-21 season up in the air due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sport is facing significant challenges as it looks&nb...
Jun 12, 2020
PAGC leadership comments on viral video of chief's arrest, calls for First Nations-led police force
Leadership from the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) are speaking out on a viral video showing the violent arrest of an Indigenous chief and are calling for a First Nations-led policing service.The ...
Jun 12, 2020
Alouettes fullback Spencer Moore not very hopeful for 2020 CFL season
Montreal Alouettes fullback Spencer Moore isn't hopeful the CFL will have a 2020 season. League action was originally scheduled to begin Thursday night but remains suspended d...
Jun 12, 2020
'Born leader:' Contradiction is Alberta Chief Allan Adam's strength
EDMONTON - It was supposed to be a triumph. South African anti-apartheid hero Archbishop Desmond Tutu was joining the chief of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in his struggle against environmenta...
Jun 12, 2020