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'He was so sick,' says daughter of Saskatoon man who committed suicide in hospital
REGINA - Allan Landrie died alone on the floor of a locked hospital washroom that nobody opened for more than three days. The ailing 72-year-old, who had an unexplained illness on top of other m...
Oct 31, 2020
Canadian Malik Johnson looks to help Tampa Bay Rowdies win USL Championship final
Malik Johnson bet on himself when he signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies after five seasons in the Toronto FC system. He left family and friends back in Canada, coming to Florida by himself. "It was a b...
Oct 31, 2020
N.S. Mi'kmaq chiefs demand stop of alleged federal plans to seize lobster traps
HALIFAX - The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq Chiefs is alleging the federal Department responsible for fisheries is planning to seize gear and traps from moderate livelihood lobster fisheries in the ...
Oct 31, 2020
Actor Sean Connery, the 'original' James Bond, dies at 90
LONDON - Scottish actor Sean Connery, the first actor to play James Bond on film and for many fans the best, has died. He was 90. Bond producers EON Productions confirmed his death, first reported by ...
Oct 31, 2020
'We are at risk:' Leadership sounds alarm as COVID-19 cases surge among First Nations
WINNIPEG - Grand Chief Arlen Dumas shook his head in shock when he saw the line indicating new First Nations infections on a chart during the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs most recent COVID-19 meeting.&...
Oct 31, 2020
'He was so sick,' says daughter of Saskatoon man who committed suicide in hospital
REGINA - Allan Landrie died alone on the floor of a locked hospital washroom that nobody opened for more than three days. The ailing 72-year-old, who had an unexplained illness on top of other m...
Oct 31, 2020
Actor Sean Connery, the 'original' James Bond, dies at 90
LONDON - Scottish actor Sean Connery, the first actor to play James Bond on film and for many fans the best, has died. He was 90. Bond producers EON Productions confirmed his death, first reported by ...
Oct 31, 2020
Time change tonight – turn clocks back one hour before bed
Most Canadians will turn back their clocks back tonight as the country returns to standard time.The change takes place in most provinces, including here in Alberta, on Sunday at 2 a.m. Clocks will not...
Oct 31, 2020
Despite COVID-19, Halloween events still a go in Grande Prairie
Despite COVID-19, many businesses and associations in the City of Grande Prairie are still going ahead with their regular Halloween plans.While things will look a little different, organizers are dete...
Oct 31, 2020
Eight local organizations split $95,000 in IP Grant Foundation funding
International Paper's Grande Prairie mill has recently doled out $95,000 in grant funding to eight different community organizations.The funds come from the IP Grant Foundation, which has been providi...
Oct 31, 2020