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NHLers get a kick out of old broadcasts: 'Hilarious how much the game's changed'
Ben Chiarot had seen plenty of Bobby Orr highlights. The elegant, seemingly effortless rushes. His superior skill and vision. And of course, that horizontal mid-air celebration after sc...
Apr 19, 2020
Canadians reporting more wildlife sightings during COVID-19 isolation
sMONTREAL - When Josianne Plante looked out her window on a recent morning, she was surprised to see a pair of large, bare-headed wild turkeys going for a stroll through her east-end Montreal neighbou...
Apr 19, 2020
10 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in South Health Zone
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest report on COVID-19 infections across the province.On Saturday, April 18, 165 new cases were confirmed, bringing Alberta's total to 2,...
Apr 18, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Pagenaud beats Penske teammates to win another virtual race
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A second straight victory in virtual racing for Simon Pagenaud and Team Penske, and tempers were hot at the end of this one. Pagenaud, the reigning Indianapolis 500 winner, competed ...
Apr 18, 2020
Sparwood, B.C. mayor concerned about Albertan COVID-19 outbreak
SPARWOOD, B.C. - A small community in southeastern B.C. says an outbreak of COVID-19 in northern Alberta could impact their town.On Wednesday, April 15, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health repor...
Apr 18, 2020 Welcome to Sparwood sign. (Explore North)
Zack Stringer wins Hurricanes Rookie of the Year award
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes have named their best rookie player of the season.The Carl Trentini Memorial Award was given to forward Zack Stringer.Stringer posted a video to social media...
Apr 18, 2020 (Lethbridge Hurricanes)
Calls to release some federal inmates amid COVID-19 outbreak grow
OTTAWA - Prisons need to step up COVID-19 testing and sanitary measures to help prevent mass outbreaks among incarcerated populations, as well as release some offenders immediately,&nbs...
Apr 18, 2020
Feds pledge $306M aid for Indigenous businesses suffering COVID-19 losses
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will provide $306 million in funding to help small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses suffering the economic effects of the COVID-19 pand...
Apr 18, 2020
Canada-United States border to be closed for another 30 days
OTTAWA - Canada has extended its border closure with the United States for 30 days. The closure restricts non-essential travel across the border. The border was originally closed on March 21 because o...
Apr 18, 2020
Red Cross to train nursing home volunteers in Montreal, Canada's COVID-19 epicentre
MONTREAL - The regional health authority for Montreal's West Island says it is partnering with the Canadian Red Cross to organize training for volunteers at nursing homes ravaged by the COVID-19 ...
Apr 18, 2020