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NHL doctor warns of patchwork protocols across 31 markets
The NHL's chief medical officer said Wednesday he expects the coronavirus pandemic to get worse before it gets better in North America and differences across 31 markets are likely to affect when playe...
Mar 25, 2020
Blue Jays GM Atkins pitches idea of 7-inning doubleheaders
TORONTO - Seven-inning doubleheaders could be a way for big league teams to squeeze more games into a condensed season without exhausting pitching staffs, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins...
Mar 25, 2020
Canadian darts pro is self-isolation after earning his way back on tour
After winning his way back onto the pro darts tour, Canadian Jeff (The Silencer) Smith reached the final of the first event he competed in. But the COVID-19 outbreak has put a halt to pro darts, ...
Mar 25, 2020
Hockey gear manufacturer to switch from protecting players to medical staff
MONTREAL - Canadian hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer is offering to modify its production line to make protective visors for doctors, nurses and first responders. The prote...
Mar 25, 2020
Aquatera asks customers to not flush non-flushable items down toilet
Aquatera is asking its customers to not flush disposable wipes, paper towels, tissue paper and napkins down the toilet.Aquatera says that they have noticed an uptick in these items being flushed down ...
Mar 25, 2020 Items like these disposable wipes, plus paper towel, baby wipes and napkins can not be flushed down the toilet (Photo: EverythingGP Staff)
UPDATE: Telus and Koodo 911 issue resolved
UPDATE: The City of Grande Prairie says the connection issue for Telus and Koodo mobile customers to call 911 has been resolved. Calls are operating normally now.Telus and Koodo are experiencing a cel...
Mar 25, 2020
Canadian international forward Brett Beukeboom retires from rugby
Canadian international lock Brett Beukeboom, captain of England's Cornish Pirates, has announced his retirement from rugby. The Pirates, who play in England's second-tier Championship, said ...
Mar 25, 2020
CFLPA tells players to prepare for the worst regarding COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - The CFL hasn't pushed back the start of training camps and its 2020 regular season due to the COVID-19 pandemic just yet. But new CFLPA president Solomon Elimimian is telling players to...
Mar 25, 2020
Feds impose mandatory 14-day quarantine for Canadians returning from abroad
OTTAWA, ON - The federal government will start enforcing 14-day quarantines on travellers returning to Canada to try to limit the spread of COVID-19.Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says "manda...
Mar 25, 2020 Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (The Canadian Press)
Province opens applications for $50 million program to help self-isolating Albertans
The Government of Alberta has officially opened applications for the $50 million financial support program, meant for self-isolating Albertans with no other source of income. The funds are a part of g...
Mar 25, 2020 Photo Credit: Government of Alberta