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Rollout of COVID-19 Alert app faces criticism over accessibility
The federal government's COVID-19 contact tracing app is facing criticism for its download requirements, which restrict some Canadians from accessing and using the app. The free "COVID Alert" app, whi...
Aug 03, 2020
U.S. border communities feel loss of Canadian tourists, shoppers and friends
FREDERICTON - The COVID-19 pandemic has put cross-border shopping trips and vacations on hold since March, and many American businesses along the border say they miss both the revenue and the fam...
Aug 03, 2020
COVID-19 conspiracies creating a 'public health crisis' in Canada, experts say
MONTREAL - A lively crowd gathered outside Francois Legault's office in downtown Montreal in mid-July to send a message to the Quebec premier: his government cannot force them to wear masks ...
Aug 03, 2020
Dunvegan Fresh Air Market moves online
The annual Dunvegan Fresh Air Market is moving online for 2020 because of COVID-19."Unfortunately, Historic Dunvegan is closed to the public this summer because of COVID-19, so we've also cancelled ou...
Aug 03, 2020
Quebec seeing spike in drownings compared to rest of Canada: Lifesaving Society
MONTREAL - Quebec is seeing a spike in the number of reported drownings this year, having already surpassed its yearly death total in each of the past two years. While numbers in the rest of the count...
Aug 03, 2020
Wild blank Canucks 3-0 to take early series lead, Stalock earns shutout
EDMONTON - Jared Spurgeon scored twice for the Minnesota Wild in a 3-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks to start their qualifying series Sunday. The Wild produced a pair of power-play goals and shu...
Aug 02, 2020
Korpisalo gets shutout in 1st post-season start, Blue Jackets down Maple Leafs
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs have known since late May the Columbus Blue Jackets were on the docket to begin the NHL's restart. Toronto watched video, discussed tactics and practised diffe...
Aug 02, 2020
UPDATE: Missing 20-year-old found
UPDATE: Grande Prairie RCMP have located Ryley Golden, who is reportedly safe and unharmed.Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating 20-year-old Ryley Golden, who was last...
Aug 02, 2020
Canada extends peacekeeping mission despite Security Council loss
OTTAWA - Canada will provide a military transport plane to support United Nations peacekeeping missions for another year despite losing its bid for a temporary seat on the UN Security Council. Defence...
Aug 02, 2020
Coyotes hold off Predators 4-3 in series opener
EDMONTON - Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored the first of Arizona's three first-period goals, a healthy Phil Kessel had two assists and the Coyotes held on to beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 Sunday to open...
Aug 02, 2020