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Federal scientists predict Prairie climate as drier, grassier and fiery
Federal scientists are predicting a hot, dry and fiery future for the Prairies.In a report released today, Natural Resources Canada says the prairie region is warming at the fastest rate of any area i...
Dec 07, 2020

California unveils smartphone tool to trace virus cases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California is rolling out a voluntary smartphone tool to alert people if they spent time near someone who tests positive for the coronavirus as cases and hospitalizations soar thr...
Dec 07, 2020

Lethbridge Police still planning to hold Christmas check stops amid pandemic
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is working on getting impaired drivers off the road, especially over the holiday season.According to the LPS, impaired driving is the leading cause...
Dec 07, 2020

First doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, not yet approved, to land in Canada next week
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says up to 249,000 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine will arrive on Canadian soil by the end of the month, with the first doses delivered next week.Health Canad...
Dec 07, 2020

Raptors say three members of organization have tested positive for COVID-19
The Toronto Raptors say three members of the organization have tested positive for COVID-19. The Raptors did not disclose who received the positive tests. The team said in a release that the positive ...
Dec 07, 2020

Province to eliminate license plate expiry stickers in 2021
LETHBRIDGE, AB - "Nobody's going to be forced to change their plates. If you have your plate, you can keep your plate. When these reflective plates become available next year, it's not going to cost a...
Dec 07, 2020

Canada to receive first shipment of Pfizer COVID vaccines in December
OTTAWA, ONT - While it still needs final approval from Health Canada, Canadians can expect to receive the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines shortly.Minister of Public Services and Procurement Anita Ana...
Dec 07, 2020

Veteran executive Michael Sabia named next deputy minister of Finance
OTTAWA - The prime minister has announced that veteran executive Michael Sabia will be the next deputy minister of Finance. He will take the job effective Dec. 14. Sabia replaces Paul Rochon, who will...
Dec 07, 2020

With traditional venues shut, Berlin artists take to streets
BERLIN - With theatres and concert halls shuttered to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, some Berlin artists are taking their performances to the streets of the German capital in an effort to keep...
Dec 07, 2020

Former Montreal Impact GM fans, have mixed feelings over reported name change
MONTREAL - Pino Asaro suggested at least five different names for the newest Montreal soccer franchise in 1992. The Impact, the team's eventual name, did not make his list. But nearly 30 years later, ...
Dec 07, 2020