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Renowned restaurant adds mannequins amid social distancing
WASHINGTON, Va. - One of the country's most renowned restaurants says mannequins will add a touch of whimsy and help with social distancing when customers return to its grand dining room later this mo...
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 behind one per cent cut to Vancouver's policing budget: council
VANCOUVER - The union representing Vancouver's police officers joined the police chief Thursday in criticizing a budget cut passed by city council, arguing their services shouldn't be reduced during t...
May 14, 2020
NewsAlert: National parks, historic sites partly reopening June 1
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced that national parks will gradually reopen starting June, signalling the federal government's first halting steps to bringing Canada out o...
May 14, 2020
The Daily with LNN – May 14, 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 14, 2020
With Stage 1 of relaunch in effect, Dr. Hinshaw urges caution & patience
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Parts of Alberta's economy opened up once again Thursday, but the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health says we are not simply back to the status quo.Stage 1 of the Economic Rela...
May 14, 2020
Cattle producers granted extended deadline to purchase calf price insurance
LACOMBE, AB. -- The deadline to purchase calf price insurance, from Western Livestock Price Insurance (WLPIP) has been extended beyond May 28 to June 18.Due to ever-changing circumstances surrounding ...
May 14, 2020
Canada thanks early departing WTO chief for help on reform efforts
OTTAWA - Canada's trade minister is thanking the departing head of the World Trade Organization for his help trying the reform the troubled referee for global trade. Mary Ng highlighted the ...
May 14, 2020
Horse racing given green light by Ontario government to get underway
TORONTO - The Ontario government has given Woodbine Entertainment the green light to run live horse races. Horse racing was listed among the activities and businesses that could return or begin a...
May 14, 2020
HALO Air Ambulance close to ceasing operations without funding
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The future of HALO Air Ambulance is hanging in the balance if they don't receive immediate government assistance, according to the organization.In a press release posted Thursday, H...
May 14, 2020
U Sports unveils nominees for male and female athletes of the year
OTTAWA - An aspiring Olympian, a runner conquering autoimmune disease and a history-making goaltender are among the nominees for U Sports athletes of the year. Manitoba swimmer Kelsey Wog, Toronto run...
May 14, 2020