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Bombers report $7-million loss in 2020 due to loss of CFL season, other restrictions
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers say in their 2020 annual report that restrictions introduced to combat the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in a $7-million loss. The Blue Bombers said the rapid s...
Mar 29, 2021

Global response needed to ensure economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for a co-ordinated global response to ensure a smooth economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. At a virtual meeting organized by the United Natio...
Mar 29, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for March 29, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 10:40 a.m. Ontario is reporting 2,094 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths linked to the virus. Health Minister Christine El...
Mar 29, 2021

50-70 vehicles involved in collision near Brooks: RCMP
BROOKS, AB - Brooks RCMP are at the scene of a multi-vehicle collision reportedly involving 50-70 vehicles on the Trans-Canada Highway.The collision is just east of Brooks and is blocking the westboun...
Mar 29, 2021

Adam Svensson, Maude-Aimee Leblanc make big moves in world golf rankings
A Canadian man moved nearly 200 spots up the world golf rankings, while a Canadian woman took a step toward earning an LPGA Tour card on a big weekend for the sport in the country. Adam Svensson of Su...
Mar 29, 2021

Republican announces run for Murkowski’s Alaska Senate seat
JUNEAU, Alaska - An early Republican candidate announced plans Monday to seek the Alaska U.S. Senate seat that has been held since 2002 by Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Kelly Tshibaka, who has led t...
Mar 29, 2021

Carmangay and Claresholm residents return home following Sunday wildfires
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It was an extremely busy Sunday for fire crews in southern Alberta, as well as its residents.Multiple grass fires were reported across the region, with strong wind gusts causing chall...
Mar 29, 2021

Eddie Murphy inducted into NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
LOS ANGELES - Eddie Murphy was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame at the organization's show that highlighted works by entertainers and athletes of colour. After Murphy accepted his ind...
Mar 29, 2021

Alabama Shakes drummer facing child abuse charges
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The drummer for Grammy Award-winning rock band Alabama Shakes is in custody on child abuse charges. Steven William Johnson, 35, was arrested Wednesday after being indicted on charge...
Mar 29, 2021

Fire causes estimated $300,000 in damages to West Lethbridge home
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Update: Fire investigators determined the cause of the fire to be an accidental kitchen fire, starting on the stove and quickly spreading to the dining room and living room.The wind w...
Mar 29, 2021