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Horse racing given green light by Ontario government to get underway
TORONTO - The Ontario government has given Woodbine Entertainment the green light to run live horse races. Horse racing was listed among the activities and businesses that could return or begin a...
May 14, 2020
U Sports unveils nominees for male and female athletes of the year
OTTAWA - An aspiring Olympian, a runner conquering autoimmune disease and a history-making goaltender are among the nominees for U Sports athletes of the year. Manitoba swimmer Kelsey Wog, Toronto run...
May 14, 2020
Prairie Mall reopens to public for first time since March
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, the Prairie Mall reopened to the public as part of the Province of Alberta's phase one reopening plan.The mall saw an estimated 200 plus ...
May 14, 2020
N.S. premier says province would play 'support' role if Ottawa probes shooting
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's premier says his government would only play a "support" role if a public inquiry is called into a shooting rampage that took 22 lives in the province l...
May 14, 2020
Toronto FC fullback Justin Morrow happy to be back on the training field
Toronto FC fullback Justin Morrow's new normal is driving to the training ground in his soccer uniform, bringing a ball and training cones with him. He has to complete a questionnaire before leaving t...
May 14, 2020
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia recognized at City Hall
May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The theme of this years' day is Breaking the Silence. The day was first started in 2004, and May 17 was specifically chose...
May 14, 2020
3 million more US layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
WASHINGTON - Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak forced more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some...
May 14, 2020
Forward Shane Wright cements exceptional season with rookie of the year award
TORONTO - Kingston Frontenacs forward Shane Wright has cemented an exceptional season in the Ontario Hockey League by capturing the rookie of the year award. The OHL made the announcement Th...
May 14, 2020
Grande Prairie's average rental prices see big drop in April
A full month of COVID-19 lockdowns and business closures has had an impact on the rental markets across Canada, including in Grande Prairie.According to figures provided by Rentals.ca, the average ren...
May 14, 2020
Canucks' Demko says being off the ice during pandemic can be 'overwhelming'
Thatcher Demko doesn't have many complaints about his personal circumstance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Holed up just outside San Diego, Calif., the Vancouver Canucks goalie has been enjoying t...
May 14, 2020