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Tensions rise as U.S. death toll from coronavirus reaches 9
SEATTLE - Tensions over how to contain the fast-spreading coronavirus escalated Tuesday in the United States as the death toll climbed to nine and lawmakers expressed doubts about the government's abi...
Mar 03, 2020
Political programming dominates the week in television
NEW YORK - For the second straight week, politics was the dominant force in prime-time television. CBS News' coverage of the Democratic presidential debate from South Carolina last week was easily the...
Mar 03, 2020
Police: 3 die in plane crash on I-55 in central Illinois
LINCOLN, Ill. - Three people died Tuesday morning when a small plane crashed and burst into flames on Interstate 55 in central Illinois, state police said. Mindy Carroll of the Illinois State Police s...
Mar 03, 2020
New Veterans Affairs office aimed at advancing gender equality
OTTAWA - Veterans Affairs Canada is opening a new office intended to better serve women and those with specific needs stemming from their sexual orientation or gender identity. The office is aime...
Mar 03, 2020
B.C. asks travellers from Iran, China to self-isolate after ninth COVID-19 case
VICTORIA - British Columbia is asking travellers from China and Iran to isolate themselves for 14 days when they return home to Canada after confirming a ninth case of COVID-19. Dr. Bonnie Henry,...
Mar 03, 2020
Beaverlodge CAO takes leave of absence
The Town of Beaverlodge Council is notifying the public that the Town's Chief Administrative Officer, Karen Gariepy, has been granted a Leave of Absence.Gariepy's leave was given due to 'personal exte...
Mar 03, 2020 Town of Beaverlodge (website)
Former PM Jean Chretien scoffs at the notion Canada's unity is under threat
OTTAWA - Former Prime Minister Jean Chretien scoffs at the notion that Canada's national unity is threatened by Indigenous protests and western alienation, as the country has managed to survive a...
Mar 03, 2020
B.C. to improve paid leave for workers affected by domestic and sexual violence
VICTORIA - Workers affected by domestic or sexual violence would be eligible for up to five days a year of paid leave under legislation introduced today by the B.C. government. The legislation would a...
Mar 03, 2020
New park permit eliminates location requirement, streamlines services
The City of Grande Prairie is rolling out the new Outdoor Site and Park Use Permit, in an effort to streamline services and improve customer experience.Park permits were previously location-based, but...
Mar 03, 2020 An event in Muskoseepi Park (photo courtesy of the City of Grande Prairie)
Cdn university basketball championships forging new ground with joint event
OTTAWA - Canada's best university basketball players won't just be playing for pride and glory in their championship tournament in Ottawa this weekend. Organizers say they are playing a part in histor...
Mar 03, 2020