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China to boost defence spending by lowest rate in years
BEIJING - China will boost defence spending by just 6.6% in 2020, the lowest rate in years as it battles an economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus outbreak. The figure announced Friday is down ...
May 21, 2020
China promises stimulus spending, sets no growth target
BEIJING - China's top economic official on Friday promised higher spending to revive its coronavirus-battered economy and curb surging job losses and said Beijing would set no growth target in order t...
May 21, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC downs Hawks Talon GC for sixth straight win in NBA 2K League
TORONTO - Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey poured in 68 points in two games Thursday as Raptors Uprising GC continued its unbeaten start to the NBA 2K League esports season with a series win over Hawks...
May 21, 2020
The Daily with LNN – May 21, 2020
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere - now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Soundcloud.The Daily with LNN is a podcast-style news update, detailing some of th...
May 21, 2020
CP NewsAlert: Honda Indy cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - The Honda Indy Toronto has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement comes nearly a week after race promoters said last Friday that the event would not be run on its orig...
May 21, 2020
Montreal Impact not ruling out leaving province to commence training
MONTREAL - If the MLS decides to resume its suspended season, Montreal Impact players may have to leave the province to train if they aren't permitted to practice on the outdoor pitch of the Nutrilait...
May 21, 2020
Conservatives disqualify Karahalios from leadership race a second time
OTTAWA - Jim Karahalios won't be allowed to run for the federal Conservative party's leadership, despite a court ruling that reopened the door to his candidacy. Party spokesperson Cory Hann says the l...
May 21, 2020
Terry Fox Run goes virtual for 2020
The spirit of Terry Fox is alive and well across Canada and around the world, and that's why the annual run won't be stopped by COVID-19.The Terry Fox Foundation has announced the first-ever virtual T...
May 21, 2020
Most COVID patients at Albertan meatpacking plants recovered, two new cases in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta continues to post promising numbers regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.Across the province, 33 new infections were confirmed Thursday, bringing the total to 6,7...
May 21, 2020
Michigan governor wins legal fight with lawmakers over virus
DETROIT - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prevailed Thursday in a high-stakes challenge from Republican lawmakers who sued over her authority to declare emergencies and order sweeping restrictions during the co...
May 21, 2020