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Pilot project connects Mackenzie Place seniors with volunteers through video calls
A pilot project launched at the Mackenzie Place Continuing Care Centre is connecting seniors in isolation with volunteers through video calls.Seven Generations Energy has partnered with Alberta Health...
Jun 10, 2020

Law professor who pioneered restorative justice draws donation for new centre
HALIFAX - A law professor says she hopes the creation of a research lab aimed at promoting restorative justice will help institutions start tackling racial discrimination and other ...
Jun 10, 2020

Another big mall deal implodes as pandemic shakes retail
NEW YORK - The nation's largest mall owner is backing out of a $3.6 billion deal to buy a major rival as the coronavirus pandemic shakes the retail industry. Simon Property Group announced it would bu...
Jun 10, 2020

NY Philharmonic cancels fall season, moves up Geffen rebuild
NEW YORK - The New York Philharmonic cancelled its fall season because of the coronavirus pandemic and has moved up the start of Geffen Hall's reconstruction to take advantage of the orchestra's absen...
Jun 10, 2020

Oceanic's Lafreniere named CHL player of the year for second straight season
TORONTO - Alexis Lafreniere of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Rimouski Oceanic has been named the Canadian Hockey League player of the year for the 2019-20 season. Lafreniere had 35 goals and...
Jun 10, 2020

More preparation needed before City opens facilities in Stage Two
Though facilities like the Eastlink Centre are being given the green light to open up on June 12 as part of Stage Two of the province's economic relaunch strategy, the City of Grande Prairie won't be ...
Jun 10, 2020

Fed to keep providing aid and sees no rate hike through 2022
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it will keep buying bonds to maintain low borrowing rates and support a U.S. economy mired in a deep recession with high unemployment. And it said ...
Jun 10, 2020

AP Exclusive: Police officers' personal info leaked online
WASHINGTON - Personal information of police officers in departments nationwide is being leaked online amid tense interactions at demonstrations across the U.S. over the police custody death of George ...
Jun 10, 2020

Freeland says police must acknowledge racism after senior RCMP officer's denial
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says all federal agencies, including the police, must understand that systemic racism is a problem in Canada. Freeland made the comments at a media bri...
Jun 10, 2020

Starbucks planning to close up to 200 Canadian locations
TORONTO - Starbucks is pulling back on its presence in Canada with plans to close up to 200 coffee shops.The Seattle-based chain says it intends to restructure its company-operated business in Canada ...
Jun 10, 2020