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Tax payment deadline extended during COVID-19 pandemic
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is giving individuals, corporations, and trusts an extra month to pay back any owing taxes this year."The CRA understands that individuals and businesses might be deali...
Jul 27, 2020
As Congress fights, analysts warn economy needs help now
WASHINGTON - As Congress and the White House resume their efforts to agree on a new economic aid package, evidence is growing that the U.S. economy is faltering. And so is concern that the government ...
Jul 27, 2020
Horgan advises drivers with non-B.C. plates to take bus to avoid harassment
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says drivers who have out-of-province licence plates on their vehicles should consider taking public transit or riding a bicycle if they're feeling hara...
Jul 27, 2020
Meng defence argues document disclosure wouldn't harm Canada's national security
OTTAWA - Lawyers for a Huawei executive facing possible extradition to the United States are disputing the Canadian government's claim that it can't release some documents in the case because it ...
Jul 27, 2020
Octavia Spencer: Cast more actors with disabilities
BOSTON - Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer says Hollywood needs to do better casting people with disabilities. The star of "The Help" and "Hidden Figures" is part of a new video campaign timed wit...
Jul 27, 2020
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Peace River area
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the area that encompasses Peace River.The weather authority says atmospheric conditions are favourable in northern Albe...
Jul 27, 2020
NHL announces no positive COVID-19 tests over final week of Phase 3
NEW YORK - The NHL is reporting that no player tested positive for COVID-19 over the final week of training camps. The league said in a release Monday that 4,256 tests were administered to more than 8...
Jul 27, 2020
Deutsche Bank says it won't back any new oilsands or coal projects
CALGARY - Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank is joining a lengthening list of European lenders and insurance companies that say they won't back new oilsands projects.The German bank says its new fossil fue...
Jul 27, 2020
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test
The biggest test yet of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine got underway Monday with the first of some 30,000 Americans rolling up their sleeves to receive shots created by the U.S. government as part of...
Jul 27, 2020
Possible record daily high in Grande Prairie prompts call for caution in heat
UPDATE (5:10 p.m. July 27): According to Environment Canada, the temperature at 4 and 5 p.m. Monday hit 30.4 degrees at the Grande Prairie Airport, just two-tenths of a degree short of the daily recor...
Jul 27, 2020