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Canada Wolverines men's rugby league team searching for new head coach
TORONTO - Interested in coaching the Canadian men's rugby league team? The Canada Rugby League Association is taking applications. And while the position is voluntary and part-time, it has already rec...
May 26, 2020
Higher prices encourage Canadian producers to boost oil production
CALGARY - Western Canadian producers are moving to restore some oil production as crude prices rise with demand thanks to the gradual opening of the world economy and OPEC and Russian output cuts.But ...
May 26, 2020
Commissioner Ambrosie not counting on specific funding from federal government
TORONTO - Commissioner Randy Ambrosie continues to work with the federal government, but isn't banking on CFL-specific funding to help the league through the COVID-19 pandemic. The CFL approached Otta...
May 26, 2020
Federal deficit likely now at $260 billion due to COVID-19, PBO says
OTTAWA - Parliament's spending watchdog says the estimated federal deficit for the year has likely risen to about $260 billion with new measures rolled out in recent weeks.Budget officer Yves Giroux p...
May 26, 2020
Federal deficit likely now at $260 billion due to COVID-19, PBO says
OTTAWA - Parliament's spending watchdog says the estimated federal deficit for the year has likely risen to about $260 billion with new measures rolled out in recent weeks. Budget offic...
May 26, 2020
Fate of two Canadians could be affected by Meng decision: former ambassador
VANCOUVER - A former ambassador to China says Wednesday's decision in the extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou could also determine the fate of two Canadians detained in China. David Mulr...
May 26, 2020
NDP calls for reversal of post-secondary education cuts as means of economic recovery
LETHBRIDGE, AB - "The UCP have been dealt a pretty tough hand with the pandemic, but what they've done is make a bad situation worse for cities like Lethbridge."Those were the remarks of Lethbridge-We...
May 26, 2020
New this week: Lady Gaga, 'Space Force,' Ghibli films on HBO
Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MUSIC Lady Gaga: After taking a departure fro...
May 26, 2020
Crowsnest Pass fire ban downgraded to a fire advisory
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - The fire ban in Crowsnest Pass is now only a fire advisory. The fire advisory applies in the Crowsnest Pass and Forest Protection Area surrounding the Pass."In response to recent ...
May 26, 2020
Delaying your lawn mowing can help out important pollinators
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you haven't mowed your lawn yet this month, the Nature Conservancy of Canada wants you to wait a little longer.Spokesperson Andrew Holland said the organization is promoting the No...
May 26, 2020