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Union leaders send Chicago schools reopening plan to members
CHICAGO - Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union agreed Monday to let its thousands of members vote on a plan to get students back into classes amid the coronavirus pandemic. But the union's house of d...
Feb 08, 2021
Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez ousted from Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez has been ousted from the Australian Open. The 18-year-old Fernandez was dropped in straight on Tuesday in the first round by 18th-seeded Elise Me...
Feb 08, 2021
Top federal public servant will take time off for cancer treatment
OTTAWA - The top federal public servant will be taking some time out for cancer treatment. Ian Shugart, clerk of the Privy Council, sent a message Monday to his colleagues announcing that he received ...
Feb 08, 2021
Dawson Creek RCMP investigating extreme cold exposure-related death
A woman has died in Dawson Creek from what is believed to be exposure to the weekend's extreme cold weather.Dawson Creek RCMP say the 68-year-old woman died early Sunday morning after leaving her next...
Feb 08, 2021
Parkland County pastor charged for contravening public health orders
EDMONTON - The pastor of an Edmonton-area church that had been holding Sunday services with as many as 300 people has been charged with violating COVID-19 health rules.RCMP say James Coates of GraceLi...
Feb 08, 2021
UPDATE: RCMP locate woman last seen in Peace River Feb. 7
UPDATE (Feb. 18, 2021): Peace Regional RCMP say Kim Reed has been located safe. RCMP in Peace River are seeking the public's assistance in locating a 36-year-old Kim Reed, who was last seen at around ...
Feb 08, 2021
Canadian cricketer Nitish Kumar turns heads with a century in the Caribbean
OSBOURN, Antigua And Barbuda - Canadian cricketer Nitish Kumar turned heads in the opening match of the Caribbean Regional Super50 Tournament.Kumar hit a century for the Leeward Islands Hurricanes on ...
Feb 08, 2021
Grande Prairie adds 12 new COVID-19 cases
The City of Grande Prairie recorded 12 new cases of COVID-19 for Sunday while also adding one more recovery, raising the active case total in the city to 166 as of the end of day February 7.The County...
Feb 08, 2021
Canadian defensive back St-Juste showing NFL scouts he can play cornerback and safety
He's shown NFL scouts he's a versatile player, but Canadian Benjamin St-Juste isn't resting on his laurels. The Montreal-born defensive back showed well at both cornerback and safety at last month's S...
Feb 08, 2021
At 38, Canada's Atiba Hutchinson shows he still has plenty left in the tank
Atiba Hutchinson turned 38 Monday, one day after setting up Besiktas' winner in a 1-0 decision over against Konyaspor. Beloved by fans after 275 appearances in all competitions for the Istanbul team k...
Feb 08, 2021