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Pennsylvania governor says he's tested positive for COVID-19
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home. The second-term Democrat said a routine test on Tuesday detected the coronavirus. "I have no sym...
Dec 09, 2020
Former Canadian Hockey League players detail allegations of abuse, hazing
TORONTO - Fourteen former Canadian Hockey League players have submitted affidavits detailing alleged abuse and hazing in a class-action lawsuit filed by two other ex-players. Former NHL player Daniel ...
Dec 09, 2020
Given calling on residents to virtually reach out, support local as province lays out restrictions
Grande Prairie Mayor Bill Given says he's not surprised by the new COVID-19 measures introduced by the province of Tuesday.Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced new restrictions to combat the rapid s...
Dec 09, 2020
Canada's Alphonso Davies returns from injury, back in Bayern Munich starting 11
MUNICH - Canadian Alphonso Davies returned from injury Wednesday, resuming his normal role of left back for defending champion Bayern Munich against Locomotiv Moscow in Champions League play. The 20-y...
Dec 09, 2020
Canada's Dwayne De Rosario included on list of Major League Soccer's '25 Greatest'
Canadian Dwayne De Rosario, former Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco and global star David Beckham have made Major League Soccer's list of "The 25 Greatest." The honour roll is part of the league'...
Dec 09, 2020
GPPSD superintendent proud of students, staff adjustments to online learning
Grande Prairie Public School Division superintendent Sandy McDonald says he is proud of how students and staff have adjusted to learning from home."I could not be more proud of our staff and our schoo...
Dec 09, 2020
Fairview RCMP nab suspect in armed robbery investigation
A Fairview resident has been charged in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at a retail store in the town over the weekend.On Saturday, December 5, Fairview RCMP were called to the reported...
Dec 09, 2020
COVID-19 detected in Yellowknife wastewater, some people asked to get tested
The government of the Northwest Territories says it has found COVID-19 in wastewater in Yellowknife. The N.W.T.'s chief public health officer, Dr. Kami Kondola, says this means there is likely an unde...
Dec 09, 2020
Ang Lee on 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' 20 years later
NEW YORK - It's physically impossible to get to the forest scene atop the slender bamboo trees in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and not say out loud "Whoa." Twenty years later, the exhilarating gra...
Dec 09, 2020
AP source: Big Ten expected to let Ohio State play for title
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Big Ten athletic directors support removing the conference's six-game minimum requirement for teams to be eligible to play for the league championship, and a vote is expected Wedn...
Dec 09, 2020