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Florida governor orders New York travellers to quarantine
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he is issuing an executive order mandating that anyone arriving on a flight from New York City and the surrounding area submit to self-quarant...
Mar 23, 2020
GPREP launches community care program for those at risk during COVID-19
The six partner municipalities of the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership have launched a program to ensure that residents will have access to essential items like food and medication during...
Mar 23, 2020 gprep.ca
City looking to defer property tax due dates during COVID-19 pandemic
The City is looking to defer property tax due dates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At Council's meeting on Monday, administration presented proposed deferrals and bylaw changes for those who may not be...
Mar 23, 2020 Photo: Curtis Galbraith
Kenney says ‘special place in hell’ for hoarders, scammers during pandemic
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says there's "a special place in hell" for hoarders and scammers during the COVID-19 crisis.Kenney says officials are continuing to hear about cases of hoarding...
Mar 23, 2020
One new case of COVID-19 in North, province amends self-isolation timelines
The Province of Alberta added 42 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the provincial total to 301 cases. The North Zone, meantime, added one new cases for March 23, bringing the total t...
Mar 23, 2020
MD of Greenview declares State of Local Emergency
As COVID-19 continues to spread across Alberta, the Municipal District of Greenview has declared a State of Local Emergency.By doing this, the MD may take any action it deems necessary to deal with th...
Mar 23, 2020 MD of Greenview declares State of Local Emergency. Photo Credit: MD of Greenview
Former Olympian, head of Game Plan urges Canadian athletes to seek support
Canada's bold stance on the 2020 Tokyo Games doesn't come without a reckoning for the country's athletes. The decision to hold Canadians back from competing in the Summer Olympic and Paralympic G...
Mar 23, 2020
XFL players are now able to sign contracts with both CFL and NFL clubs
TORONTO - Players under contract to XFL teams are free to sign CFL deals now but GMs Marcel Desjardins and Kyle Walters aren't expecting an exodus of talent north of the border. The XFL has ...
Mar 23, 2020
Memorial Cup, CHL playoffs cancelled because of COVID-19
For the first time in 102 years, there will not be a showdown to determine Canada's major junior hockey champion. The 2020 Memorial Cup has been added to the list of cancelled sporting event...
Mar 23, 2020
COC's Tokyo decision brings back memories for athletes who missed 1980 Games
Time hasn't diminished the myriad of emotions Jay Triano felt in 1980. There was the euphoria of the Canadian men's basketball team qualifying for the Moscow Summer Games. Then days later came&nb...
Mar 23, 2020