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Rogers Cup in Montreal may be postponed following Quebec government's request
MONTREAL - Tennis Canada and the WTA Tour are discussing the possibility of postponing the Rogers Cup women's tournaments. The national organizing body for tennis made the announcement on Fr...
Apr 10, 2020
Alberta Government also pitching in to help food banks
The Government of Alberta announced Friday that it is providing food banks and community organizations with $5 million to ensure all citizens have access to the necessities.The money is in addition to...
Apr 10, 2020 Pexels photo
Hurricanes receive WHL Eastern Conference Business Award
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Although the regular season was cancelled a few weeks ago, the Lethbridge Hurricanes still have reason to celebrate.The team has been awarded the WHL Eastern Conference Business Award...
Apr 10, 2020 A Lethbridge Hurricanes jersey (Photo courtesy Lethbridge Hurricanes)
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:41 a.m. ET on April 10, 2020: There are 21,243 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 10,912 confirmed (...
Apr 10, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 10:30 a.m. Ontario is reporting 478 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total in the province to 6,237. The province is a...
Apr 10, 2020
Lethbridge family making face masks for members of the community
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge family is lending a helping hand.Amid the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, Jason Pham says his mother is sewing masks for residents and she's giving them away for free."My...
Apr 10, 2020 A couple of the face masks sewn by Jason Pham's mother (Photo courtesy Jason Pham)
Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021
TOKYO - As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can't guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year - even with the long delay. Japanese ...
Apr 10, 2020
Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021
TOKYO - As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can't guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year - even with the long delay. Japanese ...
Apr 10, 2020
Consumer prices slump 0.4% as virus puts chill on spending
WASHINGTON - Consumer prices fell 0.4% in March, the largest decline in five years, revealing the downward pressure that the coronavirus pandemic is exerting on the cost of gasoline, airfares, hotel r...
Apr 10, 2020
Easter services, celebrations across Canada adapt to COVID-19 restrictions
It took a global pandemic to change Deb Scime's Easter plans. Each year, about 50 relatives spanning four generations gather for a boisterous, pot luck brunch to celebrate a Christian holiday tha...
Apr 10, 2020