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COVID-19 outbreaks over in federal prisons, staff preparing for 'new normal'
COVID-19 outbreaks in Canada's federal prisons have been declared over, and staff and visitors are preparing for a" new normal" that could be in place for years. In March, Correctional Servi...
Aug 8, 2020

COVID-19 outbreaks over in federal prisons, staff preparing for 'new normal'
COVID-19 outbreaks in Canada's federal prisons have been declared over, and staff and visitors are preparing for a" new normal" that could be in place for years. In March, Correctional Servi...
Aug 8, 2020

Juventus fires coach Sarri after Champions League exit
TURIN, Italy - Juventus fired coach Maurizio Sarri on Saturday after his first season in charge ended with the team's Champions League exit. Despite winning the Italian title, Sarri paid the price for...
Aug 8, 2020

GPCSD gauging interest in online learning hub as re-entry plan revealed
Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools (GPCSD) has released its re-entry plan for the 2020-21 school year, while additionally putting out a survey to gauge the interest level in offering an onli...
Aug 8, 2020

Bandaged Paws Barn Buddies program helping acreage owners keep rodent population down
The Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Association in Grande Prairie is helping acreage owners keep the rodent population down on their properties.For the past eight years, Bandaged Paws has operated their B...
Aug 8, 2020

Quebec festivals organizers look to innovate as restrictions loosened
Montreal has been having its quietest summer in recent memory, as COVID-19 put an end to a world-renowned festival circuit celebrating everything from jazz to circus arts. While ma...
Aug 8, 2020

Vancouver Canucks beat Minnesota Wild 5-4 in overtime, advance in NHL playoffs
EDMONTON - The Vancouver Canucks battled back from deficits three times Friday to beat the Minnesota Wild 5-4 and qualify for the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2015. Chris Tanev scor...
Aug 8, 2020

Brown scores 20 points to lead Boston to dominant win over Raptors
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Toronto Raptors' seven-game winning streak, and their hot start in the NBA Walt Disney World bubble, came to an abrupt halt on Friday. Led by Jaylen Brown's 20 p...
Aug 7, 2020

Red Sox Hold off Blue Jays with Moreland's Bat and Bullpen
BOSTON - Alex Verdugo hit two solo homers over the Green Monster, Mitch Moreland had a two-run shot and Boston's beleaguered staff rebounded to lift the Red Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 on Frida...
Aug 7, 2020

Matthews has OT winner as Leafs rally from 3-goal deficit to beat Blue Jackets
TORONTO - Auston Matthews scored on the power play at 13:10 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied past the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Friday. Toronto staged an improbable comeback...
Aug 7, 2020