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Despite pandemic, country figuring out different ways to celebrate Canada Day
The true north remains just as strong but might not feel quite as free with Canada Day celebrations being a little quieter and physically distant as people keep their guard up against COVID-19. F...
Jun 28, 2020
Arsenal and Chelsea reach FA Cup semifinals with away wins
Substitutes made the difference as Chelsea and Arsenal both won away from home to reach the FA Cup semifinals on Sunday. Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley turned in a cross from Willian midway through t...
Jun 28, 2020
Let’s talk about ticks
LETHBRIDGE, AB - After going for a walk in the woods, you might want to check yourself for ticks.The small insects can be found in yards, city parks and the backcountry."These are just insects that sh...
Jun 28, 2020
Tough talk, tariff threats resurface as USMCA readies for Wednesday debut
WASHINGTON - If the long-awaited debut of Canada's new trade pact with the United States and Mexico heralds a new dawn in North American relations, Robert Lighthizer sure has a funny way of showi...
Jun 28, 2020
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfo...
Jun 28, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 11:58 a.m. ET on June 28, 2020: There are 103,210 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 55,079 confirmed (including 5,448 deaths, 23,786 r...
Jun 28, 2020
Advocates call for community-led crisis intervention, not police
SURREY, B.C. - Deaths and injuries involving police during so-called wellness checks coupled with recent protests against police brutality are generating scrutiny over how officers respond t...
Jun 28, 2020
As Quebec reopens, small towns and provincial parks brace for larger crowds
MONTREAL - Bruno Guilbault says he can't remember seeing anything like it. The mayor of Rawdon, Que., about 60 kilometres north of Montreal, said municipal parks on the Ouareau River were "overfl...
Jun 28, 2020
Locally-owned horse will look to continue record winning streak at Evergreen Park this summer
The attempt to extend a North American record winning streak for quarter horses will continue sometime this summer at Evergreen Park.The Canadian Quarter Horse Association says nine-year-old Free Thou...
Jun 28, 2020
County of Grande Prairie’s Kids Can Catch Event set to return July 8
The County of Grande Prairie's Kids Can Catch Event is retuning for it's third consecutive year on July 8.The event takes place at the County Sportsplex Pond (7407-108 Street Clairmont) and encourages...
Jun 28, 2020