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Alberta adds 76 new COVID-19 cases, two new in Grande Prairie
Alberta added 76 new cases of COVID-19 for August 12, with two of those cases being identified in the City of Grande Prairie.The City also posted two recoveries to keep the active case total at 12. Th...
Aug 13, 2020
Common law partner of Nova Scotia mass shooter sues his estate for trauma, injuries
HALIFAX - The common law spouse of the man who carried out the mass shooting in Nova Scotia in mid-April is suing his estate, alleging he caused her to suffer psychological, physical and emotional inj...
Aug 13, 2020
Heritage group applauds revamped design for Chateau Laurier addition
OTTAWA - A long-stalled addition to the Chateau Laurier is closer to being built following an agreement between the historic hotel's owners and a heritage group that fought initial plans. Heritage Ott...
Aug 13, 2020
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, white applicants
WASHINGTON - A Justice Department investigation has found Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law, officials s...
Aug 13, 2020
Rest of Rodeo Canada's 2020 events cancelled
A bull riding event in Claresholm back in February will end up being the last event on the 2020 Rodeo Canada schedule to take place.The ones that were not already off are now cancelled because of the ...
Aug 13, 2020
Georgia governor to drop lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate
ATLANTA - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday said he's dropping a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta in a dispute over the city's requirement to wear masks in public and other restrictions related t...
Aug 13, 2020
Canadian 'keeper Devon Kerr looks to build soccer future with Washington Spirit
Growing up, Devon Kerr drew attention from both sides of the border for her goalkeeping skills. A dual citizen, the Canadian-born Kerr chose Canada and played in the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup i...
Aug 13, 2020
NASCAR champion Pearn up to speed with Daly at Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS - There is not much the owner of a backcountry skiing and hiking vacation company in Canada can do with a lifetime of racing knowledge after he has walked away from a championship-winning...
Aug 13, 2020
In 'Boys State,' American politics in a teenage microcosm
NEW YORK - Even mock elections require wall-to-wall coverage, so when Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine set out to document Texas' Boys State, the week-long summer camp of civics simulation run by the Ame...
Aug 13, 2020
Canadiens coach Claude Julien in hospital with chest problems, Muller takes over
TORONTO - Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien is in hospital after suffering chest pains following Wednesday night's playoff series opener against the Philadelphia Flyers. General manager Marc...
Aug 13, 2020