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Unaffected by isolation, B.C. lighthouse keepers continue work
VANCOUVER - As British Columbia begins to reopen and reduce social distancing guidelines, life hasn't changed much for Spencer Wilson. Wilson is one of the roughly 54 lighthouse keepers working across...
May 17, 2020
'I don't want to be scared anymore:' physical distancing tough for the blind
The physical distancing rules put in place across Canadian society are supposed to shield everyone from the ravages of COVID-19, but Nick D'Ambrosio doesn't feel protected. Maintaining a two-metr...
May 17, 2020
Planning, preparing for curling season continues during pandemic
Curlers have been staying busy with their sport even during the pandemic.Nampa's Kayla Skrlik describes it as being "a little bit different.""We didn't get to meet up and discuss anything in person. E...
May 17, 2020
Latitude 55 donates $10,000 to Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta
Grande Prairie distillers Latitude 55 have donated $10,000 to the Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta.Back in March when the COVID-19 pandemic began, Latitude 55 and the Broken Oak Distilling...
May 17, 2020
CSIS says proposed federal privacy reforms could hinder spy operations
OTTAWA - Canada's spy agency has warned the Trudeau government that proposed changes to bolster privacy could undermine the ability of intelligence agents to collect and use information about cit...
May 17, 2020
Fire, explosion in Los Angeles injures 11 firefighters
LOS ANGELES - An explosion Saturday at a hash oil manufacturer in downtown Los Angeles injured 11 firefighters who had gone inside the building after an initial report of a fire and then had to run fo...
May 16, 2020
No new COVID-19 cases in Peace Region as Alberta adds 72
There were 72 new cases of COVID-19 identified in Alberta Saturday, none of which were reported in the North Zone.As of May 16, there are now 1,084 active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, 17 of which are...
May 16, 2020
Ottawa pledges $100 million for Canadian Red Cross response to COVID-19, disasters
OTTAWA - The Canadian Red Cross is poised to receive $100 million in federal funds to support public health measures and enhance the charity's capacity to respond to COVID-19, as well as future f...
May 16, 2020
La Loche long-term care outbreak declared over after 28 days without new cases
LA LOCHE, Sask. - Health officials have some good news for a northern Saskatchewan community that's dealing with numerous cases of COVID-19 - an outbreak at the village's long-term care faci...
May 16, 2020
Alberta's Fair Deal Panel submits final report, response to come after pandemic
EDMONTON - A panel exploring Alberta's role in Confederation is complete, but the government says it won't be released to the public until after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is over.Premier Jaso...
May 16, 2020