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AP Exclusive: The Dalai Lama to release 1st album in July
NEW YORK - Stressed out while working at a bank in New Zealand, Junelle Kunin began searching for music paired with teachings from the Dalai Lama to calm herself down and allow herself to focus. But s...
Jun 9, 2020
Three road projects underway in the County of Grande Prairie
Commuters may wind up facing some delays, as crews begin three road rehabilitation projects in the County of Grande Prairie.A rehabilitation project that involves four phases will see 108B Avenue, 109...
Jun 9, 2020
WATCH: Province to update on timing of stage two of relaunch
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Health Minister Tyler Shandro are set to provide an update on the province's plans on when and how they will move in...
Jun 9, 2020
Online portal to connect buyers and sellers of COVID-19 supplies launched
OTTAWA - The federal government is launching a web-based portal to help connect buyers and sellers of protective equipment used to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The online tool is also meant ...
Jun 9, 2020
Three Nova Scotia senators call for public inquiry into mass killing
HALIFAX - Three Nova Scotia senators are calling on the province to join with Ottawa to launch a joint inquiry into the mass shooting in April that claimed the lives of 22 people. Senators Mary C...
Jun 9, 2020
UFC confirms Fight Island is Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, home to the F1 Grand Prix
While some fans had expected something more like Gilligan's Island, the UFC confirmed Tuesday that its much-ballyhooed Fight Island is Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. Yas Island, which occupies 25 square kilo...
Jun 9, 2020
Police in Nova Scotia investigate fatal dog attack northeast of Halifax
MIDDLE MUSQUODOBOIT, N.S. - A local politician says the woman killed by a dog in a rural community northeast of Halifax was the owner of the animal. Coun. Steve Streatch, who represents the&...
Jun 9, 2020
Police situation unfolding east of Whitecourt
RCMP in Whitecourt are advising of a heavy police presence in the Blue Ridge area in Woodlands County Tuesday morning.Few details are being provided by authorities on the on-going incident, only to sa...
Jun 9, 2020
Reopenings and protests have Americans bracing for second wave of COVID-19
WASHINGTON - A new poll suggests Americans are more convinced than Canadians are that a second, more powerful wave of COVID-19 is on its way. The online poll by Leger and the Association of ...
Jun 9, 2020
Curling Canada names new head coaches for mixed doubles, wheelchair programs
OTTAWA - Curling Canada has announced new head coaches for its mixed doubles and wheelchair curling teams. The organization said in a release Tuesday that Scott Pfeifer will take over the mixed curlin...
Jun 9, 2020