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Woodbine's Lawson cautiously optimistic about horse racing's return
TORONTO - Jim Lawson is cautiously optimistic there could be live horse racing as early as next month. Buoying the Woodbine Entertainment CEO's optimism is the Ontario government's gradual easing of C...
May 04, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC enters NBA 2K League season full of hope and confidence
TORONTO - After a six-week delay due to the global pandemic, the NBA 2K League tips off Tuesday with 23 teams chasing US$1.4 million in prize money. The esports circuit will contest at least the first...
May 04, 2020
Ferrari slashes 2020 earnings forecast of COVID-19 pandemic
SOAVE, Italy - Luxury sports carmaker Ferrari on Monday lowered its full-year earnings guidance significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and acknowledged that the new outlook assumes a sharp recove...
May 04, 2020
ALERT makes record Medicine Hat meth seizure
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) has made what is believed to be the largest methamphetamine bust in Medicine Hat's history.Following a four-month investigation, ALERT's Medicine Hat ...
May 04, 2020 (ALERT Handout Photo)
Murky mystery of COVID-19's origins takes back seat in Canada to easing crisis
WASHINGTON - Health Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government will remain focused on navigating Canada out of the COVID-19 crisis before turning its focus to the murky mystery surrounding ...
May 04, 2020
Gas prices will fluctuate in conjunction with reopening economies: GasBuddy
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Drivers in Lethbridge likely noticed a sharp increase in gasoline prices last week.Early last week, fuel analyst company GasBuddy reported that gas stations in the city were charging ...
May 04, 2020 Petro Canada gas station in Lethbridge on May 4, 2020. (Lethbridge News Now)
Bank of Canada's independence key to aiding post-COVID recovery, Wilkins says
OTTAWA - The second-in-command at the Bank of Canada says maintaining the independence of the central bank will be key to aiding the economy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Carolyn Wilkins say...
May 04, 2020
North Lethbridge Shoppers Drug Mart employee tests positive for COVID-19
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge Shoppers Drug Mart is warning customers of potential exposure to COVID-19.Shoppers has sent out a notice stating that a team member at the 3071 26 Avenue N. location in L...
May 04, 2020 The Shoppers Drug Mart at 3071 26 Ave N. in Lethbridge (Google Maps)
Trudeau takes part in COVID-19 virtual pledging conference led by EU
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken part in an international pledging conference sponsored by the European Union to raise more than $11 billion for long-term COVID-19 vaccine research. Tr...
May 04, 2020
Author says prequel to 'Twilight' series will arrive Aug. 4
NEW YORK - "The Midnight Sun" will finally appear. Stephenie Meyer's long-awaited prequel to her "Twilight" series is coming out Aug. 4, the author announced on her website (www.stepheniemeyer.com) Mo...
May 04, 2020