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New veterans ombudsman experienced disability backlog firsthand
OTTAWA - Canada's new veterans' ombudsman says she personally experienced the controversial backlog that has seen thousands of injured ex-soldiers wait months or years to find out if they qualify for ...
Dec 22, 2020
High Prairie man killed in collision along Highway 49
A man from High Prairie has died following a collision on Highway 49, north of the hamlet of Guy Monday night.McLennan RCMP say they, along with Fire and EMS services, were called to the scene along H...
Dec 22, 2020
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Dec. 22, 2020 (all times eastern): 10:45 a.m. There are 2,202 new cases of COVID-19 in Ontario today and 21 more deaths related to the virus. Heal...
Dec 22, 2020
OverActive Media rides out pandemic, looks to broaden esports footprint in the future
TORONTO - Chris Overholt describes 2020 as "the fastest two years of my life." But the president and CEO of OverActive Media has also seen plenty of positives for his esports company despite the confi...
Dec 22, 2020
Crown won't appeal not criminally responsible verdict in Matthew Raymond murder trial
FREDERICTON - Crown Prosecutors in New Brunswick will not appeal the verdict in the Matthew Raymond murder trial. A jury in November found Raymond not criminally responsible in the deaths of four peop...
Dec 22, 2020
US consumer confidence tumbles in crucial holiday season
SILVER SPRING, Md. - A closely-watched gauge for U.S. consumer confidence tumbled to a reading of 88.6 in December as rising coronavirus cases dragged American optimism to its lowest level since summe...
Dec 22, 2020
Pedro Pascal dons different armour for ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
When Pedro Pascal started to think about his "Wonder Woman 1984" villain Max Lord, one name came to mind: Gordon Gekko. Who better to model his power suit-wearing striver on than the embodiment of 198...
Dec 22, 2020
Australian cricketer Bradman's test cap sells for $340,000
SYDNEY, Australia - An Australian businessman has purchased Donald Bradman's first baggy green test cap for 450,000 Australian dollars ($340,000) at auction, the second-highest price paid for a piece ...
Dec 22, 2020
Judge dismisses challenge of Alberta’s public health orders
CALGARY, AB - A Queen's Bench justice has dismissed the injunction application against Alberta's public health orders restricting public indoor and outdoor public gathers as well as mandatory mask wea...
Dec 22, 2020
UFA makes another $40,000 in donations to help during the pandemic
United Farmers of Alberta recently announced $40,000 in donations as part of an effort to help out during the pandemic. That breaks down to $15,000 for STARS air ambulance, another $15,000 to help sup...
Dec 22, 2020