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Vancouver Canucks sign forwards Gaudette, Hawryluk to one-year contracts
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed forwards Adam Gaudette and Jayce Hawryluk to one-year contracts. Gaudette signed a one-way contract worth US$950,000. The 24-year-old had 33 points (12 go...
Oct 19, 2020
Companies have modest hiring plans, low wage growth expectations, Bank of Canada says
OTTAWA - Canadian workers and companies expect wage growth to stay low over the coming year over heightened uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of Canada says in two new reports. The cent...
Oct 19, 2020
6 Russian military officers charged in vast hacking campaign
WASHINGTON - Six Russian military officers sought to disrupt through computer hacking the French election, the Winter Olympics and U.S. businesses, according to a Justice Department indictment unseale...
Oct 19, 2020
Regional airlines reject prospect of government stake in carriers
OTTAWA - Regional airlines are demanding immediate action from Ottawa to prop up the beleaguered sector, but reject the idea of a federal stake in carriers. John McKenna, president of the Air Transpor...
Oct 19, 2020
6 Russian military officers charged in vast hacking campaign
WASHINGTON - Six Russian military officers sought to disrupt through computer hacking the French election, the Winter Olympics and U.S. businesses, according to a Justice Department indictment unseale...
Oct 19, 2020
Sundre hospital renamed in honour of Myron Thompson
Sundre's hospital has been renamed in honour of one of the town's most prominent citizens who served the public for over 50 years.Officials say the Myron Thompson Health Centre commemorates someone wh...
Oct 19, 2020
AHS' mobile mammography unit heading to Valleyview, Sturgeon Lake and Fox Creek
Alberta Health Services' mobile mammography unit will be making stops in Valleyview, Sturgeon Lake and Fox Creek in November, as part of AHS' Screen Test program.The unit will be stationed at the Vall...
Oct 19, 2020
MLS unveils programs to combat racism and fight for social justice
TORONTO - Major League Soccer unveiled a series of initiatives Monday to combat racism, advocate for social justice and increase representation in the sport. MLS says the programs come out of several ...
Oct 19, 2020
Trudeaus' speaking fees, expenses disclosed as potential confidence vote still looms
OTTAWA - WE Charity covered nearly $24,000 in expenses for Sophie Grgoire Trudeau's attendance at eight events over eight years. The dollar amount was released today as part of several documents...
Oct 19, 2020
Ottawa Senators sign forward J.C. Beaudin to one-year, two-way contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward J.C. Beaudin to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal is worth US$700,000 in the NHL and $80,000 in the American Hockey League. Beaudin a 23-yea...
Oct 19, 2020