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Province announces $170-million to support continuing care centres hammered by COVID-19
The Government of Alberta has announced funding for facilities such as long-term care homes, designated supportive facilities, and seniors' lodges.Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced $14-million p...
May 19, 2020
MLS cancels 2020 all-star game in Los Angeles plus two other showcase contests
TORONTO - Major League Soccer has cancelled its 2020 all-star game as well as the Leagues Cup and Campeones Cup. The all-star game, pitting MLS all-stars against their Mexican league counterparts,&nbs...
May 19, 2020
Super League still facing questions, from salary cap cuts to when to resume play
Super League got a shot in the arm Tuesday with news that Australian star back Greg Inglis is coming out of retirement to play for Warrington in 2021. But England's top tier of rugby league, whic...
May 19, 2020
Thousands of varsity athletes in limbo as universities grapple with COVID-19
Arjay Shelley is keeping fit and strong by pushing his mom's black Subaru SUV around the parking lot at Port Moody Secondary School. His mom Ambra sits in the driver's se...
May 19, 2020
Toronto's NWHL team to be named the Six, logo and colours unveiled
TORONTO - The NWHL's first Canadian team will be named the Toronto Six. The name, logo and colours for Toronto's entry into the women's hockey league were unveiled Tuesday. The name was inspired ...
May 19, 2020
Alberta hotels allowed to keep tourism levy for the rest of 2020
The Government of Alberta looks to keep the hospitality sector survive and recover from COVID-19.Providers of hotels and other lodging facilities will be able to keep tourism levy amounts collected be...
May 19, 2020
Mann Cup, Ontario and B.C. lacrosse seasons cancelled due to COVID-19
The 2020 box lacrosse seasons for Ontario's Major Series Lacrosse and British Columbia's Western Lacrosse Association have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The leagues announced the d...
May 19, 2020
$1-million Pepsi North America Cup slated to be run Aug. 29 at Mohawk Park
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. - The $1-million Pepsi North America Cup will be run Aug. 29 at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The race, Canada's richest harness event, was originally set for June 20 but was postponed las...
May 19, 2020
Up to 40 mm of rain possible by Saturday in Grande Prairie
The Grande Prairie area is set to see plenty of wet weather through the rest of the week, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.Meteorologist Eric Dykes says starting Wednesday, the Peace...
May 19, 2020
Regional Governance Study will look to improve collaboration between town and MD of Fairview
The Municipal District of Fairview #136 and the Town of Fairview are bringing in a consultant to do a Regional Governance Study, and determine how to improve the collaborative efforts that go into pro...
May 19, 2020