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Calgary's speedskating oval, home of Canadian team, without ice until at least May,
Calgary's Olympic Oval will be without ice until at least May because of a mechanical issue. Canada's long-track speedskating team hasn't had ice there to train on since Sept. 5. The oval on the Unive...
Dec 16, 2020
Siakam takes control of message with three-part YouTube documentary series
There's a moment in Part 1 of his YouTube documentary series when Pascal Siakam turns to the camera, and succinctly sums up his bubble experience. "The bubble wasn't Disneyland, I'll tell you that," t...
Dec 16, 2020
Fighting systemic racism, extremism will be priority for next military chief: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says priorities for the next commander of the Canadian Armed Forces include tackling systemic racism and rooting extremism from the ranks. This is the first time...
Dec 16, 2020
Federal long-term plan to increase hydrogen use focuses on regional hubs
The federal government has introduced a plan to greatly increase the use of hydrogen as a low-carbon fuel to help meet Canada's climate targets."We are announcing a big first step for hydrogen in Cana...
Dec 16, 2020
40 women in California launch suit against Montreal-based parent company of Pornhub
MONTREAL - A Montreal-based company that runs a popular porn website is being sued by 40 women in California who claim it continues to profit from pornographic videos of them that were published witho...
Dec 16, 2020
The net-zero zone: A Canada without emissions requires massive effort
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson appears ready to deal with opposition parties to secure the votes he needs to get his net-zero legislation through Parliament next year. The proposed l...
Dec 16, 2020
New Hythe pioneer home facility officially named "Pearson Place"
The Village of Hythe's new seniors facility has officially been named.The new home, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2021, will be called "Pearson Place".The new facility that is currently be...
Dec 16, 2020
Food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic linked to poor mental health: StatCan
OTTAWA - A new report from Statistics Canada suggests Canadians who dealt with food insecurity during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic this spring were more likely to perceive their mental heal...
Dec 16, 2020
Response crews to spend holiday at site of historic cargo ship fuel leak
BLIGH ISLAND - The Canadian Coast Guard says fuel leaking from a historic shipwreck in a popular marine park off the coast of Vancouver Island has been confirmed on shore and oiled at least two animal...
Dec 16, 2020
Red Deer RCMP investigating possible sex assaults from 1990s
A police investigation is underway into possible historical sex assaults that occurred in various locations in Red Deer during the 1990s.Red Deer RCMP says they have identified a local Red Deer busine...
Dec 16, 2020