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Show goes on: DiDonato, Beczala sing opera from apartment
NEW YORK - Joyce DiDonato and Piotr Beczala made sure the show went on, albeit in an unusual format and venue - from the living room of DiDonato's New York City apartment. The American mezzo-soprano a...
Mar 16, 2020
Stocks nosedive on Wall Street, triggering trading halt
NEW YORK - THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story is below: Global stocks fell sharply Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor's fears over vi...
Mar 16, 2020
What's Happening: Millions holed up, vaccine trial starts
Millions of people began holing up at home, stocking up on supplies and keeping a wary eye on how close they get to friends and neighbours as fear of the coronavirus spread to more places. The number ...
Mar 16, 2020
Malaysia bans mass gatherings, shuts most businesses
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia's leader announced on Monday a drastic two-week lockdown in the country following a sharp spike in the number of virus cases. Prime Minister Muhyiddini Yassin said re...
Mar 16, 2020
US officials: Foreign disinformation stoking virus fears
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading fear in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, three U.S. officials said Mon...
Mar 16, 2020
Parent and Tot and Playschool programs cancelled in the County
The County of Grande Prairie's Parent and Tot and Playschool programs have been cancelled in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.The Bezanson, Clairmont, Elmworth, Harry Balfour, La Glace, Valhalla, and...
Mar 16, 2020
Crescent Point cuts capital spending and dividend, lowers production guidance
CALGARY - Crescent Point Energy Corp. is cutting its capital spending plan by about 35 per cent and slashing is dividend due the recent drop in commodity prices.The company says its now plans $700 mil...
Mar 16, 2020
Alberta Party regrouping rather than rebuilding says interim leader
The Alberta Party is still busy meeting with supporters after losing the three seats it held in the last provincial election. Interim leader Jacquie Fenske visited Grande Prairie late last week.She sa...
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A COVID-19 update and new provincial measures; In The News for March 16
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of March 16 ... COV...
Mar 16, 2020
Death penalty ordered for mass killing at care home in Japan
TOKYO - A Japanese court Monday sentenced a former care home employee to hang for knifing to death 19 disabled people and injuring others four years ago in the deadliest mass attack in postwar Japan. ...
Mar 16, 2020