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Yukon set to ease border controls on Wednesday
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government is easing some border control measures established to keep COVID-19 from spreading in the territory. As Yukon enters the second phase of its recovery plan on Wed...
Jun 30, 2020
Fitch downgrades Alberta's credit rating citing heavy borrowing
EDMONTON - Alberta's plan to relaunch its economy is taking a hit right out of the starting gate.The United States-based Fitch rating agency has announced it's reducing Alberta's credit rating to AA- ...
Jun 30, 2020
Toronto FC defender draws response from MLS over Florida food tweet
"An army marches on its stomach," Napoleon once said. And so do pro sports teams, it appears. Toronto FC defender Omar Gonzalez, who has yet to arrive in Florida for the MLS is Back Tournament, ...
Jun 30, 2020
1 of 2 Oklahoma officers shot during traffic stop dies
TULSA, Okla. - One of the two Tulsa, Oklahoma, police officers who were shot during a traffic stop has died, authorities said Tuesday. Police Chief Wendell Franklin said Sgt. Craig Johnson died Tuesda...
Jun 30, 2020
Alberta adds 41 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, no change in Peace Region
The province added 41 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, while there was no change to case numbers in Northwestern Alberta.There are now 547 active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, while 7,407 people have...
Jun 30, 2020
Youth arrested on terrorism-related charges after FBI tip is in hospital
OTTAWA - A youth arrested and charged last year in connection with an alleged terrorism plot is in hospital. The youth was supposed to appear in court Tuesday. But the proceedings have now been delaye...
Jun 30, 2020
Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen on talks to resume season: 'It's the 11th hour'
TORONTO - Frederik Andersen can feel the clock ticking. Back in Toronto observing a 14-day quarantine, with an eye towards being on the ice with teammates for the start of training camp July...
Jun 30, 2020
Ricky Ray gives Calgary star Bo Levi Mitchell CFL all-decade all-star nod
Bo Levi Mitchell has Ricky Ray's vote. Ray is among 12 quarterbacks who have been nominated for CFL's all-decade team (2010-19). And although Ray guided the Toronto Argonauts to two Grey Cups and...
Jun 30, 2020
Legal battle concludes for journalist charged after covering Labrador protest
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A criminal mischief charge has been dismissed against a journalist who was covering an Indigenous-led occupation at the Muskrat Falls work site in Labrador nearly four years ago. A ...
Jun 30, 2020
Thierry Henry, Impact hope to adapt to 'awkward' situation with MLS return
MONTREAL - "Mr. Gram" has been a big help to Montreal Impact manager Thierry Henry these past few weeks. The former Arsenal great joked that "Gram" (first name "Insta") has been hi...
Jun 30, 2020