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Speculation begins on who may be interested in Nova Scotia premier's job
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil's sudden decision to step away from politics has political observers speculating on a potential successor and how this person will position the provin...
Aug 7, 2020

Ottawa Aces add twin brothers Jay and Ted Chapelhow to rugby league roster
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces have signed twin props Ted and James (Jay) Chapelhow. The 24-year-old brothers join the fledgling rugby league team from their hometown Widnes Vikings. Both had loan spells at...
Aug 7, 2020

Crop quality down in most recent Alberta Agriculture crop report
The July 28 crop report from Alberta Agriculture says 60.8 per cent of the crop in the Peace is rated in good to excellent condition. That is down from the 65.2 per cent reported in the July 14 report...
Aug 7, 2020

US sees election threats from China, Russia and Iran
WASHINGTON - The director of US intelligence on Friday raised concerns about interference in the 2020 election by China, Russia and Iran. U.S. intelligence has assessed that China is hoping President ...
Aug 7, 2020

In Canadian libraries, the era of late fees may be headed to history books
HALIFAX - The era of the stern Canadian librarian peering at a patron's record of late items and announcing the amount owed appears to be headed for the history books. All of&...
Aug 7, 2020

Peace Wapiti to offer at-home learning option for 2020-21 school year
The Peace Wapiti Public School Division will be offering at-home learning opportunities for families who do not wish to send their children back to school in September. This comes as the school divisi...
Aug 7, 2020

Cardinals’ game against Cubs postponed after positive test
ST. LOUIS - The Cardinals' game Friday against the Chicago Cubs was postponed after another St. Louis player tested positive for COVID-19. Major League Baseball said the game was postponed to allow mo...
Aug 7, 2020

Former Toronto FC forward Mo Babouli finds new home with CPL's Forge FC
Three years after being discarded by Toronto FC, forward Mo Babouli has found a new home with Hamilton's Forge FC. His journey to the Canadian Premier League champion was circuitous, with a stint in t...
Aug 7, 2020

US sanctions leader of Hong Kong, Chinese authorities
WASHINGTON - The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong officials, including the pro-China leader of the government, accusing them of roles in squashing freedom in the former British colony. Th...
Aug 7, 2020

August BEEP zoning in on unlawful parking in residential areas
The City of Grande Prairie's Enforcement Services are bringing awareness to unlawful residential parking offences throughout the month of August as part of its Bylaw Enforcement Education Program (BEE...
Aug 7, 2020