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COVID-19 cases spike in Clear Hills County, Grande Prairie sees two recoveries
The Clear Hills County area saw a sharp increase in the number of active cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, while the City of Grande Prairie saw two more cases recover for June 14.There were nine new cases ...
Jun 14, 2020
Chief of N.B. First Nation asks community not to speak to media about shooting
MIRAMICHI, N.B. - The chief of a New Brunswick First Nation has asked members of his community to refrain from speaking to the media about a police shooting Friday that claimed the...
Jun 14, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 11:34 a.m. on June 14, 2020: There are 98,733 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 53,952 confirmed (incl...
Jun 14, 2020
Youppi!, Canadiens', Expos' legendary mascot, enters Mascot Hall of Fame
Youppi!, the Montreal Canadiens' official mascot, has become the first character from a Canadian-based club to be inducted into The Mascot Hall of Fame. In a virtual ceremony on Sunday, the furry oran...
Jun 14, 2020
Migrant workers hold virtual rally seeking full immigration status
TORONTO - A group supporting migrant workers held a virtual rally Sunday that called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to immediately extend full immigration status for all non-permanent residents. The...
Jun 14, 2020
Demonstration marks one year since adoption of Quebec's secularism law
MONTREAL - A demonstration is being held to in Montreal to mark the first anniversary of the passing of Quebec's controversial secularism law, known as Bill 21. Those opposed to the legislation gather...
Jun 14, 2020
Jim Popp says he has fond memories of working together with Don Matthews
The Don is gone, but will never be forgotten by Jim Popp. Don Matthews, one of the most prolific coaches in CFL history, died three years ago Sunday - June 14, 2017 - at the age of 77. ...
Jun 14, 2020
Some anger but Innisfail Black Lives Matter rally mostly peaceful
INNISFAIL - There was some friction and angry words but a Black Lives Matter rally in central Alberta Saturday remained largely peaceful.The protest in Innisfail was initially called off after an onsl...
Jun 14, 2020
International Paper now accepting grant applications
The International Paper mill in Grande Prairie is now accepting applications for the International Paper Foundation grants. Wade Doris, Mill Controller at the International Paper mill in Grande Prairi...
Jun 14, 2020
Northreach to say goodbye to Executive Director Melissa Byers
The Northreach Society will be saying goodbye to Executive Director Melissa Byers this month. Last week, they announced that Byers would be leaving the organization. Byers says that over her seven yea...
Jun 14, 2020