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Canadian Armed Forces members at risk of COVID-19 while on duty to get extra pay
OTTAWA - The federal government is going to pay a bonus to Canadian Armed Forces members at risk of exposure to COVID-19 because of their duties. National Defence says troops deployed to long-ter...
Jun 19, 2020
US attorney who oversaw cases of Trump allies steps down
WASHINGTON - The U.S. attorney who oversaw key prosecutions of allies of President Donald Trump and an investigation into Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is resigning from his post, officials sa...
Jun 19, 2020
MLB tells players at most 60 games; 50 or fewer possible
NEW YORK - The players' association was told by Major League Baseball on Friday that teams will not agree to more than 60 games in the pandemic-delayed season, leaving open the possibility of an even ...
Jun 19, 2020
Administration drops secrecy posture on small business aid
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration has abruptly dropped its insistence on secrecy for a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program for small businesses. The administration announced Friday it will p...
Jun 19, 2020
White House announces plans for July 4th celebration
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key "Salute to America" celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could gen...
Jun 19, 2020
Some doctors call for mandatory mask use in Alberta to prevent spread of COVID-19
CALGARY - A group of Alberta doctors and scientists is calling for the mandatory use of masks in all indoor spaces outside the home, in crowds and on public transit.The group, which has a campaign cal...
Jun 19, 2020
County of Grande Prairie to re-open more municipal buildings next week
The County of Grande Prairie will be re-opening more municipal buildings next week. The Administration, Community Services and Public Works buildings will open to the public on June 22, the Family and...
Jun 19, 2020
Via Rail to require passengers to wear face masks as of Tuesday
MONTREAL - Via Rail says passengers will be required to wear masks as of Tuesday to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when physical distancing can't be maintained. The Montreal-based passenger rai...
Jun 19, 2020
Judge OKs $58B plan to end PG&E bankruptcy after wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge on Friday approved a $58 billion plan by the nation's largest utility to end a contentious bankruptcy saga that began after Pacific Gas & Electric's outdated equipm...
Jun 19, 2020
Grande Prairie down to one active case of COVID-19
The City of Grande Prairie now has just one active case of COVID-19 according to Alberta Health, as there were 46 new cases of COVID-19 added in Alberta Friday.With those new cases, the number of acti...
Jun 19, 2020