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Hamblin headed home from Siberia, but fined for leaving basketball team early
After days of trying to get out of Siberia, Canadian basketball player Ruth Hamblin landed in North America to learn she'd been fined by her team for leaving early. The 25-year-old...
Mar 18, 2020
The latest numbers of COVID-19 cases in Canada as of March 18, 2020
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 9:30 p.m. ET on March 18, 2020: There are 705 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ British Columbia: 231 con...
Mar 18, 2020
Saskatchewan government willing to spend what's needed on COVID-19 pandemic
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government has outlined its spending for the year ahead, with $200 million more for health care and $1.3 billion for emergencies. The Saskatchewan Party govern...
Mar 18, 2020
400 foreigners stranded in Panama after 'tribal' festival
PLAYA CHIQUITA, Panama - Between 400 and 500 foreigners are stranded in Panama after a "tribal" festival and music event ended with many of them being quarantined at the concert site near the Caribbea...
Mar 18, 2020
Automakers shut North American plants over coronavirus fears
DETROIT - Concerns about the spreading coronavirus are forcing most of North America's auto plants to close, at least temporarily. Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota said they would...
Mar 18, 2020
22 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta, AHS to implement more visiting restrictions
Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health has confirmed 22 new cases of COVID-19 in the province. This brings the total to 119. Dr. Deena Hinshaw says that six of the cases are currently in hospital, ...
Mar 18, 2020
All six GPREP regional municipalities declare State of Local Emergency
The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) announced Wednesday that all six partner municipalities, including the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, the Towns of Beaverlo...
Mar 18, 2020 Town of Sexsmith sign. Photo Credit: Shane Clausing
Get out of jail? Inmates fearful of virus argue for release
NEW YORK - Coronavirus has become a "get out of jail" card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking their freedom with the argument that it's not a matter...
Mar 18, 2020
Trump's economic rescue package could approach $1 trillion
WASHINGTON - In a massive federal effort, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people - par...
Mar 18, 2020
Nitehawk, Whispering Pines end seasons early
Nitehawk and Whispering Pines have decided to close for the season after Tuesday's directives from provincial health authorities. It had said all hills should close by the end of business Tuesday and ...
Mar 18, 2020 Photo from the Whispering Pines Ski Hill Facebook page