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Doping tests around the world wind down because of virus
DSSELDORF, Germany - Although anti-doping organizations around the world are dialling back on testing because of the coronavirus outbreak, Olympic athletes can still expect a knock on the door. The In...
Mar 18, 2020
Ottawa announces $82-billion aid package to support businesses, workers
OTTAWA, ON - The Government of Canada is taking strong actions to try to protect the economy and the health, safety, and jobs of Canadians during the global COVID-19 outbreak.Prime Minister Justin Tru...
Mar 18, 2020
Fort St. John RCMP looking to identify credit card fraud suspect
On February 25, 2020, Fort St. John RCMP received a report of a credit card being fraudulently used in the Lower Mainland area. RCMP are still searching for the man in the pictures below.RCMP searchin...
Mar 18, 2020 RCMP logo: Photo Credit: EverythingGP
Provincial government passes 2020 budget
EDMONTON, AB - Amid the COVID-19 global pandemic, Alberta premier Jason Kenney has announced that the provincial budget has passed its budget.Kenney made the announcement on Facebook shortly after 1:0...
Mar 18, 2020 Premier Jason Kenney (photo by the Canadian Press)
One arrest made in Whitefish First Nation attempted murder case
One person has been apprehended by High Prairie RCMP after an attempted murder on February 12 in Whitefish First Nation.On March 16, High Prairie RCMP, with assistance from the RCMP Metis Enhanced Uni...
Mar 18, 2020 Vanessia Katelynn Cardinal (left) remains on a warrant, Bobby Fawn Auger (right) (photos courtesy of the RCMP)
Prime Minister announces financial aid packages, travel restrictions to US
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a range of emergency measures this morning to support Canadians while announcing restrictions on cross-border travel to and from the United States.Trud...
Mar 18, 2020
Canadian banks move to help customers, allow deferral of mortgage payments
TORONTO - Canada's big banks are moving to provide financial breathing room to customers hurt by disruptions from the steps taken to slow the spread of COVID-19.The big six banks say they will allow c...
Mar 18, 2020
Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is confirming that the Canada-U.S. border will be closed "by mutual consent" to non-essential traffic. Trump, who disclosed the news on Twitter, says trade will not...
Mar 18, 2020
Annual pace of inflation cools to 2.2% in February from 2.4% in January
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the consumer price index in February rose 2.2 per cent compared with a year ago. The increase comes after a year-over-year increase of 2.4 per cent in January. Economis...
Mar 18, 2020
Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is confirming that the Canada-U.S. border will be closed "by mutual consent" to non-essential traffic. Trump, who disclosed the news on Twitter, says trade will not...
Mar 18, 2020