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Refresh of Liberal government's agenda comes as new COVID-19 crisis looms
OTTAWA - A promised reset of federal priorities to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic begins today with the Liberal government's speech from the throne. The nearly hour-long speech is expected to address ...
Sep 23, 2020
Alexei Navalny released from German hospital after 32 days
BERLIN - The German hospital treating Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny for poisoning says his condition improved enough for him to be released from the facility. The Charite hospital in Berlin...
Sep 23, 2020
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar plans new government
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday he has secured a majority in parliament to form a new government that is "strong, stable and formidable." Anwar said h...
Sep 22, 2020
Clark's putback at buzzer lifts Storm past Lynx 88-86
BRADENTON, Fla. - It's been a crazy 48 hours for the Seattle Storm and it was only fitting that their WNBA playoffs series opener had a wild finish. Alysha Clark's putback at the buzzer lifted the Sto...
Sep 22, 2020
Murray, Nuggets hang on in Game 3, cut Lakers' lead to 2-1
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Jamal Murray had 28 points, 12 assists and two late 3-pointers to halt a Lakers charge, helping the Denver Nuggets to a 114-106 victory Tuesday night that cut Los Angeles' lea...
Sep 22, 2020
Cole has sharp playoff prep as Yankees rout Blue Jays 12-1
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Gerrit Cole limited the Toronto to five hits over seven innings in his final preparation for the playoffs, and Aaron Hicks drove in three runs in a 12-1 rout over the Blue Jays on Tues...
Sep 22, 2020
Section of Township Road 712 closing for culvert replacement
The County of Grande Prairie says that starting on September 24, Township Road 712 from Range Road 84 to Range Road 85 just west of Wembley will be closed for a bridge culvert replacement. Drivers hea...
Sep 22, 2020
Red Deer RCMP conducting ‘full investigation’ into alleged assault at anti-racism event
Red Deer's top cop says police need to conduct a full investigation before any charges can be laid for an alleged assault at an anti-racism event in the city, despite what video circulating on social ...
Sep 22, 2020
B.C.'s top doctor says she's received abuse, death threats during COVID-19 response
British Columbia's top doctor says she's received death threats in her role as a public figure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says she's had to have security ...
Sep 22, 2020
County of Grande Prairie adds three new COVID-19 cases, Alberta adds 150
The Province of Alberta reported 150 new cases of COVID-19 for Monday, September 21. Of the 150 new cases found in the province on Monday, 14,264 tests were completed and active cases grew from 1,424 ...
Sep 22, 2020