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N.L. medical examiner confirms body of missing fisherman has been found
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The RCMP say the body of a Newfoundland fisherman who died with three others when their boat sank last month has officially been identified. The police force says the prov...
Jun 08, 2020
Thousands of LA protesters won't be charged over curfew
Los Angeles prosecutors won't charge thousands of protesters who were arrested after violating curfew and other orders by police in the city that's made the most arrests during U.S. demonstrations ove...
Jun 08, 2020
Increased demand from surgeries causing concern for Canadian Blood Services
OTTAWA - Canadian Blood Services says the resumption of elective surgeries following months of COVID-19 lockdown is putting a worrisome drain on the national blood supply.The number of donors that can...
Jun 08, 2020
New CAP program to benefit Alberta beekeepers
The Provincial and Federal Governments are working together to provide a $1-million program through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to offset the cost of honeybee colony replacements.Due to the ...
Jun 08, 2020
Lawyers: US not investigating Prince Andrew in Epstein probe
LONDON - Attorneys representing Britain's Prince Andrew say they've been assured by the U.S. Department of Justice that he is not a target in the investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...
Jun 08, 2020
The 10 best movies released since theatres were shuttered
Believe it or not, a lot of new films have been released since movie theatres were shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic - and a lot of good films. They have arrived by streaming service, cable televi...
Jun 08, 2020
K-pop fans become an unexpected ally to American protesters
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - As American protesters took to the streets to mourn the death of George Floyd, they found an unexpected ally: K-pop fans. Floyd died May 25 after a police officer pressed h...
Jun 08, 2020
Alberta First Nations appeal suspension of environmental monitoring in oilpatch
EDMONTON - Three northern Alberta First Nations want to appeal the province's decision to suspend environmental monitoring in the oilpatch.The Mikisew Cree First Nation, the Fort McKay First Nation an...
Jun 08, 2020
ACAC CEO provides update on leagues fall season plan following U-Sports fall season cancelation
On Monday, U-Sports and Canada West announced that its universities will not be playing school sports in the fall of 2020.In a statement released on Monday, U-Sports says that the decision to cancel t...
Jun 08, 2020
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders announces resignation effective July 31
Toronto's police chief says he's stepping down as head of the force. Mark Saunders says his resignation from the top job will take effect July 31. He has held the position since 2015, and was set to r...
Jun 08, 2020