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MD Of Greenview to push for new industrial area south of Grande Prairie on its own
The MD of Greenview is going ahead with the development of an industrial area south of Grande Prairie on its own.The Tri-Municipal Industrial Partnership idea that included the City and County of Gran...
Nov 05, 2020
Arctic animals showing climate adaptation, but it may be causing declines: study
A huge new archive of how animals move across the Arctic from season to season gives the clearest picture yet of how species from eagles to caribou are evolving in the face of climate change and hints...
Nov 05, 2020
Freeland to face grilling over business aid as part of deal to fast-track bill
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will face a grilling tonight in the House of Commons over her government's latest bid to reshape aid to businesses hit hard by COVID-19. Opposition MPs will...
Nov 05, 2020
Versatile Canadian Makonzo playing leadership role with Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
It's been a long road to NCAA football success for Enock Makonzo. The five-foot-11, 195-pound linebacker/defensive back from Lachine, Que., is playing a big role with upstart Coastal Carolina (6-0). T...
Nov 05, 2020
Federal leaders commemorate lost military members ahead of Remembrance Day
OTTAWA - Federal political leaders say Canadians can still honour the sacrifices of the country's veterans even without traditional Remembrance Day events. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, along w...
Nov 05, 2020
Human rights museum in Winnipeg releases framework to address racism
WINNIPEG - The Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg has laid out how it will move forward after allegations of racism, homophobia and censorship. Museum president and CEO Isha Khan says ...
Nov 05, 2020
Winnipeg Jets bring back journeyman forward Marko Dano on one-year, two-way contract
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Marko Dano to a one-year, two-way contract worth US$700,000 in the NHL on Thursday. Dano was held off the scoresheet in three games with the Columbus Blue J...
Nov 05, 2020
Flu shot demand up and getting more supply won't be easy
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada is working with suppliers to order more doses of flu vaccine but success will depend heavily on whether other countries ordered more than they can use.Publi...
Nov 05, 2020
Alpine Canada recalls some national-team athletes from Europe due to pandemic
CALGARY - Alpine Canada is recalling some of its national-team athletes from Europe because of the deteriorating COVID-19 pandemic situation there. The organization did not identify which athletes wer...
Nov 05, 2020
James Corden, Lea Salonga return to happier theatrical days
NEW YORK - James Corden may not be allowed in a theatre these days but there's still a way to laugh with him onstage. Lea Salonga isn't permitted to sing to a crowd right now but there's still a way t...
Nov 05, 2020