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Eberle scores 2 in Islanders' 4-2 win over Panthers
TORONTO - Jordan Eberle scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, and the New York Islanders rallied to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers and take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five NHL preliminary r...
Aug 04, 2020

Alberta Health reports two COVID-19 deaths in Cardston County, 14 cases
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released Tuesday's report on COVID-19, detailing the numbers over the long weekend.Between Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 303 new infections were ...
Aug 04, 2020

Source: CFL would use federal government loan to cover hub, player costs
TORONTO - If successful in securing a $30-million, interest-free loan from the federal government, the CFL would use the money to cover such operating costs as player salaries, COVID-19 ...
Aug 04, 2020

NHL notebook: McDavid's mixes elite skill and speed to give Blackhawks fits
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid's speed alone makes him a dangerous player, but it's what he can do while in full flight that gives opposing defenceman fits. The Edmonton Oilers captain scored three goals M...
Aug 04, 2020

Confusion mounts as Liberals contend no students participated in grant program
OTTAWA - A Halifax-based charity is expressing confusion and frustration as it looks likely to have to foot the bill for nine students hired through the federal volunteer program at the centre of the ...
Aug 04, 2020

Paul outpaces opponents in Green party leadership fundraising efforts
OTTAWA - Green party leadership hopeful Annamie Paul is solidifying her spot as a front-runner in the race to succeed Elizabeth May. Party data show as of the end of July, Paul's fundraising haul was ...
Aug 04, 2020

Truck collides with numerous parked vehicles in Taber, suspect allegedly flees
TABER, AB - A multi-vehicle collision in Taber has resulted in several vehicles being damaged.At approximately 3:40 am on Saturday, August 1, Taber Police and EMS were called to the intersection of Hi...
Aug 04, 2020

Four irrigation projects worth almost $40 million announced for Taber area
TABER, AB- Alberta's Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda announced three new irrigation-based projects are on the way for Taber and one for the Raymond area.The new projects are part of the $10 billi...
Aug 04, 2020

Virus ravages poor California county along Mexican border
CALEXICO, Calif. - Dr. Tien Vo's last stop of the night is the home of a 35-year-old woman who has diabetes, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and, now, the coronavirus. The virus killed her father six day...
Aug 04, 2020

Husband of DA charged with pulling gun on protesters in LA
LOS ANGELES - The husband of the Los Angeles district attorney has been charged with pointing a gun at Black Lives Matter members who demonstrated outside the couple's home the day before the primary ...
Aug 04, 2020