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Broadcasters warn of possible closures of radio and television stations across Canada
Ottawa- Private radio and television broadcasters are sounding the alarm about the state of their industry. The industry says the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to the closure of dozens of...
Aug 26, 2020

Vice-president to take the stage on Day 3 of Republican National Convention
WASHINGTON - It's Vice-President Mike Pence's turn to take the stage at the Republican National Convention, where Donald Trump's allies, friends and family members have spent the week putting a p...
Aug 26, 2020

Medicine Hat, Lethbridge Ringette create league for upcoming season
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Ringette will be played this fall in Medicine Hat thanks to a new partnership between two usual rivals of the southern Alberta ringette scene.This week, the Medicine Hat Ringette As...
Aug 26, 2020

Trudeau announces up to $2 billion for safe return to school
TORONTO, ON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced up to $2 billion for provinces and territories as part of the Safe Return to Class Fund.Trudeau made the announcement Wednesday morning, sayin...
Aug 26, 2020

Toronto cop found guilty of assaulting Dafonte Miller challenges conviction
Lawyers for a Toronto police officer who was found guilty of assault in the beating of a young Black man are asking the court to throw out the conviction. Michael Lacy, who represents Const. Michael T...
Aug 26, 2020

Raptors coach says Toronto, Boston players have discussed boycott, other ideas
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says the idea of a boycott "is on the table" after players from his team and the Boston Celtics met Tuesday night in advance of thei...
Aug 26, 2020

City of Lethbridge conducting phone survey on its operating budget
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you would like to tell the City of Lethbridge how it should be utilizing its tax dollars, now is the chance.In advance of doing its operating budget review in November, IPSOS will ...
Aug 26, 2020

Indigenous women's group says police too quick to label missing girls as runaways
The president of an Indigenous women's group says Amber Alert policies across Canada should be reviewed in light of a recent case involving a missing teenager from Cape Breton. RCMP in Nova Scoti...
Aug 26, 2020

New assistant coach for Pronghorns women’s basketball team boasts impressive resume
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's basketball team has added a decorated name to its coaching staff.Paige Crozon will join the team as an assistant coach. "I'm very excit...
Aug 26, 2020

Ottawa must act first to secure release of detained Canadians: China
OTTAWA - Beijing is pushing back against Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne's most recent call for the release of two Canadians detained in China, saying it is up to Canada...
Aug 26, 2020