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Trudeau government to usher in new privacy legislation
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is poised to introduce legislation aimed at better safeguarding the privacy of Canadians in the digital era.The bill, to be tabled in the House of Commons on Tuesday, w...
Nov 16, 2020

Snowfall warnings issued for parts of the Peace Region
There is a snowfall warning out for the Peace River-Fairview-High Prairie-Manning forecast area.The warning covers Birch Hills, Saddle Hills and Clear Hills counties, the MDs of Fairview, Spirit River...
Nov 16, 2020

Despite chaotic season, coach Greg Vanney keeps steady hand on Toronto FC tiller
TORONTO - Going into the 2020 season, Toronto FC looked to build on the second-half surge that had carried it to the MLS Cup final last November for the third time in four years. Consistency and conti...
Nov 16, 2020

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he's optimistic CFL will kick off 2021 campaign
While the CFL still faces challenges ahead of a potential 2021 season, commissioner Randy Ambrosie had reason for optimism Monday. Ambrosie spoke about the league's return to play next year during a f...
Nov 16, 2020

Métis flag raised at Grande Prairie City Hall to mark Louis Riel Day
The flag of the Mtis nation was raised at Grande Prairie City Hall on Monday morning, to mark Louis Riel Day and the beginning of Mtis Week in Canada.The flag has been raised each November 16 at City ...
Nov 16, 2020

'No government contracts' for companies that don't manufacture in U.S., Biden vows
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joe Biden is doubling down on his promise to enforce Buy American policies once he becomes U.S. president in January. Biden says no government contracts will be given to compa...
Nov 16, 2020

Nunavut orders shutdown of non-essential businesses, schools as cases jump to 26
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut's chief public health officer has ordered a two-week shutdown, starting Wednesday, of non-essential businesses and schools in the territory due to the spread of COVID-19.Mic...
Nov 16, 2020

AJHL playing on thanks to COVID-19 protocols developed over summer
The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) is still playing games in the province as of Nov. 16.Last Friday, Alberta Health announced that for two weeks, teams and leagues operating in cities under enhan...
Nov 16, 2020

AP source: Chris Paul acquired by Phoenix from Oklahoma City
All-Star guard Chris Paul is being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Phoenix Suns, where he'll play alongside one of the league's most dynamic young scorers in fellow All-Star Devin Booker,...
Nov 16, 2020

Johnson exercises player option with Raptors, first piece of business in busy week
TORONTO - Seldom-used Toronto Raptors forward Stanley Johnson exercised his player option for the 2020-21 season on Monday.Johnson is slated to make just over US$3.8 million next season.The 24-year-ol...
Nov 16, 2020