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Asia Today: Shanghai airport worker gets virus; 8,000 tested
BEIJING - Authorities in China's financial hub of Shanghai have quarantined 186 people and conducted coronavirus tests on more than 8,000 after a freight handler at the city's main international airpo...
Nov 09, 2020
Liberal MP resigns from caucus after employing sister in constituency office
TORONTO - A Toronto MP says she's leaving the Liberal caucus over allegations she employed a relative at her constituency office.Yasmin Ratansi, who represents Don Valley East for the Liberals, says i...
Nov 09, 2020
Canadian Justin Kripps delays start of World Cup season until 2021
Canadian bobsled pilot Justin Kripps has delayed the start of his World Cup season until 2021. The Olympic champion from Summerland, B.C., was aiming to begin the World Cup circuit this month but has ...
Nov 09, 2020
EXPLAINER: Why AP hasn't called Pennsylvania
WHY AP HASN'T CALLED PENNSYLVANIA: A close margin and a large number of outstanding votes are what's making the Pennsylvania contest between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden too early to call. The...
Nov 09, 2020
Longtime Comp. coach recognized with ASAA Award of Merit
A longtime coach and teacher at Grande Prairie Composite High School is being recognized for his longtime service to student-athletes.GPCHS Phys. Ed. teacher Troy Sandboe has been awarded the North We...
Nov 09, 2020
Canadian international Cindy Nelles named to New Zealand Barbarians rugby squad
Canadian rugby international Cindy Nelles has been named to the New Zealand Barbarians squad to face the New Zealand women later this month.Nelles is currently working in New Zealand and playing rugby...
Nov 09, 2020
Province seeks feedback on federal ‘assault-style’ firearms ban
The Canadian government banned 1,500 types of "assault-style" firearms earlier this year, but the Alberta Government wants your feedback on firearms legislation.The Alberta Firearms Advisory Committee...
Nov 09, 2020
Short, sharp economic lockdown possible amid Alberta COVID-19 case climb: Hinshaw
EDMONTON - Alberta's chief medical officer of health says the province is considering a short, but sharp economic lockdown that would act as a ``circuit breaker'' to help reverse a recent spike in COV...
Nov 09, 2020
Already active on free agent front, Jays GM Atkins may look to add another starter
The Toronto Blue Jays were the first team to strike on the free-agent front this off-season. Productive interactions at this week's general manager meetings could set them up for some potential trades...
Nov 09, 2020
New Peace River bridge opens to traffic
The new bridge in Peace River is finally open to traffic.The province announced on Monday that the new three-lane bridge in the town has opened up to traffic. Construction on the bridge twinning proje...
Nov 09, 2020