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After breakout 2019, all is quiet with Andreescu in '20 - so what's on tap for '21?
When we last heard from Bianca Andreescu on the tennis court, a left knee injury forced her to withdraw from the WTA Finals. That capped a breakthrough but injury-plagued 2019 season that saw her make...
Nov 16, 2020
Trudeau government to usher in new privacy legislation
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is poised to introduce legislation aimed at better safeguarding the privacy of Canadians in the digital era.The bill, to be tabled in the House of Commons on Tuesday, w...
Nov 16, 2020
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he's optimistic CFL will kick off 2021 campaign
While the CFL still faces challenges ahead of a potential 2021 season, commissioner Randy Ambrosie had reason for optimism Monday. Ambrosie spoke about the league's return to play next year during a f...
Nov 16, 2020
Despite chaotic season, coach Greg Vanney keeps steady hand on Toronto FC tiller
TORONTO - Going into the 2020 season, Toronto FC looked to build on the second-half surge that had carried it to the MLS Cup final last November for the third time in four years. Consistency and conti...
Nov 16, 2020
Ag for Life launches Farmers in Flannel photo contest
CALGARY, AB. - Agriculture for Life (Ag for Life) is launching its first ever "Farmers in Flannel" photo contest designed to celebrate farmers and a successful harvest. When the leaves start to fall a...
Nov 16, 2020
74% of Canadian businesses expect to retain same number of employees
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Despite the upwards trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic and the faltering Canadian economy, most businesses anticipate that their current staffing levels will stay about where they ar...
Nov 16, 2020
Council hears opposition presentation to overdose prevention site
LETHBRIDGE, AB- An opposition presentation to Lethbridge's Overdose Prevention Society's portable tent was provided to City Council at Monday's meeting.Those who presented want, "City action to end th...
Nov 16, 2020
'No government contracts' for companies that don't manufacture in U.S., Biden vows
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joe Biden is doubling down on his promise to enforce Buy American policies once he becomes U.S. president in January. Biden says no government contracts will be given to compa...
Nov 16, 2020
Nunavut orders shutdown of non-essential businesses, schools as cases jump to 26
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut's chief public health officer has ordered a two-week shutdown, starting Wednesday, of non-essential businesses and schools in the territory due to the spread of COVID-19.Mic...
Nov 16, 2020
Livestock and poultry producers encouraged to have bio-security plans in place
EDMONTON, AB. -- While COVID has played havoc with many industries and businesses, the one bright spot has been agriculture, where there have been no reports of livestock being infected by COVID-19 an...
Nov 16, 2020