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New CAP program to benefit Alberta beekeepers
The Provincial and Federal Governments are working together to provide a $1-million program through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to offset the cost of honeybee colony replacements.Due to the ...
Jun 8, 2020
Lawyers: US not investigating Prince Andrew in Epstein probe
LONDON - Attorneys representing Britain's Prince Andrew say they've been assured by the U.S. Department of Justice that he is not a target in the investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...
Jun 8, 2020
The 10 best movies released since theatres were shuttered
Believe it or not, a lot of new films have been released since movie theatres were shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic - and a lot of good films. They have arrived by streaming service, cable televi...
Jun 8, 2020
K-pop fans become an unexpected ally to American protesters
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - As American protesters took to the streets to mourn the death of George Floyd, they found an unexpected ally: K-pop fans. Floyd died May 25 after a police officer pressed h...
Jun 8, 2020
Alberta First Nations appeal suspension of environmental monitoring in oilpatch
EDMONTON - Three northern Alberta First Nations want to appeal the province's decision to suspend environmental monitoring in the oilpatch.The Mikisew Cree First Nation, the Fort McKay First Nation an...
Jun 8, 2020
ACAC CEO provides update on leagues fall season plan following U-Sports fall season cancelation
On Monday, U-Sports and Canada West announced that its universities will not be playing school sports in the fall of 2020.In a statement released on Monday, U-Sports says that the decision to cancel t...
Jun 8, 2020
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders announces resignation effective July 31
Toronto's police chief says he's stepping down as head of the force. Mark Saunders says his resignation from the top job will take effect July 31. He has held the position since 2015, and was set to r...
Jun 8, 2020
Most regions outside Toronto-Hamilton area moving to Stage 2 of reopening
TORONTO - Most Ontario regions outside the Toronto area will be allowed to open more businesses and activities Friday, including restaurant patios, hair salons and swimming pools as the province takes...
Jun 8, 2020
Francois Legault sticks to position that systemic racism doesn't exist in Quebec
MONTREAL - A day after demonstrators in Montreal criticized Francois Legault for his refusal to acknowledge systemic racism in the province, the Quebec premier is holding firm on his position. Legault...
Jun 8, 2020
New moms told go work to get EI parental benefits after jobs lost to COVID-19
OTTAWA - Alexis Adams is joyful about the arrival of her third daughter but she is also concerned about how to pay for another maternity leave that is, like her daughter, barely a week old. Adams lost...
Jun 8, 2020