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Bank of Canada set to make rate announcement, release economic outlook
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada will make its latest interest rate announcement today and update its outlook for the economy. The central bank's key interest rate has been at 0.25 per cent since March whe...
Jul 15, 2020
Apple wins EU court case over $15 billion in claimed taxes
BRUSSELS - A European Union high court on Wednesday ruled that technology giant Apple does not have to pay 13 billion euros ($15 billion) in back taxes to Ireland, as the EU's executive commission wan...
Jul 15, 2020
Pandemic complicates Liberal leadership contest that will elect 14th N.L. premier
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador will have a new premier in August as a Liberal leadership race disrupted by COVID-19 barrels ahead amid heightened scrutiny. The conten...
Jul 15, 2020
Tyra Banks waltzing in as new 'Dancing With the Stars' host
LOS ANGELES - Tyra Banks will be showing off her moves as solo host of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." The supermodel, actor and businesswoman who co-created "America's Next Top Model" will replace lo...
Jul 14, 2020
Democrat Gideon wins primary, will face GOP Sen Collins
PORTLAND, Maine - Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon beat two other Democrats on Tuesday for the right to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in a race that's critical to the battle for control ...
Jul 14, 2020
Autopsy confirms Naya Rivera's death was accidental drowning
LOS ANGELES - An autopsy confirmed Tuesday that "Glee'' star Naya Rivera died from accidental drowning, officials said, while her family released a statement honouring her "everlasting legacy and magn...
Jul 14, 2020
Former Storm goaltender inks deal with Vegas Golden Knights
Former Grande Prairie Storm goaltender Logan Thompson signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. Thompson served as the Storm's goaltender in the 2014-15 season, ...
Jul 14, 2020
Face coverings and masks to become mandatory inside Grande Prairie Airport
With the recent influx of travel coming into the Grande Prairie Airport as COVID-19 precautions begin to lift across Alberta, the Airport announced that it will make all travellers wear a mask or face...
Jul 14, 2020
Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe gets first real chance to teach with Toronto
TORONTO - There were times during Sheldon Keefe's first 47 games as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs where all he wanted to do was teach. The 39-year-old quickly found out that's n...
Jul 14, 2020
Monahan, Lindholm, Gaudreau await reunion at Calgary Flames camp
CALGARY - Johnny Gaudreau's separation from his linemates continued into the second day of Calgary Flames training camp Tuesday. The Flames' top line not skating together is conspicuous give...
Jul 14, 2020