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Hollywood says Black Lives Matter, but more diversity needed
NEW YORK - As protests erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd, every major entertainment company in Hollywood issued statements of support for the black community. But as unani...
Jun 18, 2020
California orders people to wear masks in most indoor spaces
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California will require people to wear masks in most indoor settings and outdoors when distancing isn't possible under a statewide order issued Thursday. "Science shows that face ...
Jun 18, 2020
Players counter with 70-game season, 10 more than MLB
NEW YORK - Baseball players proposed a 70-game regular-season schedule Thursday, leaving them and management 10 games and about $275 million apart on plans to start the coronavirus-delayed season. As ...
Jun 18, 2020
Pandemic-related changes to court system might become permanent: top judge
OTTAWA - Canada's top judge says some of the innovations that courts have embraced during the COVID-19 pandemic might become permanent. At a news conference today, Supreme Court Chief Justic...
Jun 18, 2020
Ovintiv lays off staff as fears rise for delayed oil industry recovery
CALGARY - Fears of persistently lower demand for oil are hitting home for industry workers as the world economy slowly strengthens following the deepest disruptions of the COVID-19 crisis.Oil and gas ...
Jun 18, 2020
Vandekamp excited and hopeful for upcoming AJHL season
On Wednesday while the Storm unveiled their new Junior 'A' le beer at the Grain Bin Brewing Company, it also gave the team a chance to introduce new Head Coach and General Manager Mike Vandekamp in fr...
Jun 18, 2020
Court rejects Trump bid to end young immigrants' protections
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, the second stunning election-season rebuke from the court in ...
Jun 18, 2020
N.S. allows 10-person gatherings, aims to reopen to other Canadians in mid-July
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia is allowing people to gather in groups of up to 10, as the province has gone nine days without any fresh cases of COVID-19. The announcement by Premier Stephen McN...
Jun 18, 2020
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he's taken 20 per cent pay cut
TORONTO - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he has taken a 20 per cent pay cut due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambrosie came under heavy fire earlier this week for unilaterally imposing a 20 per cent...
Jun 18, 2020
Made-in-Canada contact tracing app ready for testing in Ontario: Trudeau
OTTAWA - A made-in-Canada mobile app to alert Canadians who may have been exposed to a person infected with COVID-19 is ready for testing in Ontario, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thurs...
Jun 18, 2020