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US consumer borrowing up in June after 3 months of declines
WASHINGTON - The pandemic still has Americans easing off the plastic. U.S. consumer borrowing rose in June after three months of declines but the key category of credit card debt extended its decline....
Aug 7, 2020
COVID cases surge in Alberta as 134 confirmed Friday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released Friday's report on COVID-19, detailing the numbers over the past 24 hours.134 cases were confirmed provincially, bringing the total to 11,430. O...
Aug 7, 2020
Flyers looking good in expanded playoffs, but Vigneault fine with 16-team format
TORONTO - The Philadelphia Flyers have looked right at home playing in the NHL's expanded 24-team playoff format, but head coach Alain Vigneault isn't big on the idea of doing it for more than one sea...
Aug 7, 2020
Canadian Julia (The Jewel) Budd to fight Jessy Miele in Bellator 244 co-main event
Canadian featherweight Julia (The Jewel) Budd will face Jessy (The Widowmaker) Miele on Aug. 21 in the co-main event of Bellator 244. It's the first fight for the 37-year-old from Port Moody, B.C., si...
Aug 7, 2020
Open Farm Days return across Alberta next weekend
RED DEER, AB. -- Albertans have more opportunities to support local farmers and explore their own backyard this summer with Open Farm Days events taking place across the province.Open Farm Days will t...
Aug 7, 2020
Four potential buyers checking out the cash-strapped Toronto Wolfpack
TORONTO - Two new potential buyers are kicking the tires of the cash-strapped Toronto Wolfpack, bringing the number of interested parties to four. All face a deadline in acquiring the transatlantic ru...
Aug 7, 2020
Lethbridge's Rhonda Aos nominated for HR Leader of the Year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge School Division will be cheering on one of their employees this September at the Canadian HR Awards.It celebrates the outstanding achievements of people, teams, leaders...
Aug 7, 2020
Freeland urges restraint with expenses following Rideau Hall renovations
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says public office holders should be mindful of how they spend taxpayer dollars, following a report on Rideau Hall renovations. The CBC reported T...
Aug 7, 2020
Speculation begins on who may be interested in Nova Scotia premier's job
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil's sudden decision to step away from politics has political observers speculating on a potential successor and how this person will position the provin...
Aug 7, 2020
Ottawa Aces add twin brothers Jay and Ted Chapelhow to rugby league roster
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces have signed twin props Ted and James (Jay) Chapelhow. The 24-year-old brothers join the fledgling rugby league team from their hometown Widnes Vikings. Both had loan spells at...
Aug 7, 2020