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B.C. allows more openings, but 'we are not leaving COVID-19 behind,' Horgan
VICTORIA - British Columbia is further easing restrictions that are in place because of COVID-19, allowing hotels, motels, spas, resorts, hostels and RV parks to resume operating. Premier John Ho...
Jun 24, 2020
California voters to decide fate of affirmative action ban
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's 1996 ban on affirmative action policies will be tested at ballot box in November as voters will decide whether governments and public colleges and universities can co...
Jun 24, 2020
Storm acquire defenceman Vassos from Junior Ontario A Hockey League
The Grande Prairie Storm have acquired defenceman Cameron Vassos from the Collingwood Colts of the Ontario Junior Hockey League in exchange for future considerations. The 18-year-old defenceman stands...
Jun 24, 2020
Twins with a twist born in Victoria after mom has many miscarriages
VICTORIA - Margo and Ian Sheldon tried to have a baby for six years, enduring the pain of multiple miscarriages and a full-term still birth. Last week, four days apart, their two babies arrived. The n...
Jun 24, 2020
Eastlink, Coca Cola Centre and outdoor pool to begin phased reopening July 6
The City has announced changes to the Eastlink Centre, Coca Cola Centre, and outdoor pool as they begin a phased reopening on July 6.The Eastlink Centre's hours will change to being open Monday to Fri...
Jun 24, 2020
Tucson police chief offers resignation after man's death
PHOENIX - The Tucson, Arizona, police chief on Wednesday offered his resignation two months after a 27-year-old man died while handcuffed and placed face-down, resulting in the resignation of three of...
Jun 24, 2020
3 men indicted on murder charges in killing of Ahmaud Arbery
ATLANTA - Three white men have been indicted on murder charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man fatally shot while running in a suburban neighbourhood near Georgia's coast. Prosecutor Joye...
Jun 24, 2020
New COVID-19 case identified in Big Lakes County area
The Big Lakes County area added a new case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, as the province of Alberta added 44 new cases for June 24.The case in Big Lakes County is the lone active case reported in the area...
Jun 24, 2020
Provincial amateur golf championships go ahead with COVID-19 safety protocols
As each provincial golf association has planned its respective amateur championships, organizers have had to take a back-to-basics approach to keep players, officials, and volunteers safe from COVID-1...
Jun 24, 2020
Province wants to block sex offenders from legally changing their name
The province has introduced legislation that would better ensure convicted sex offenders must live under their own name.The proposed changes to the Vital Statistics Act will require anyone 18 years or...
Jun 24, 2020