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Liberals move toward changing federal drug policy as opioid deaths spike
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is taking steps toward promised changes to federal drug policy and looking at how to reduce opioid-related deaths during the pandemic. Ottawa launched a national c...
Aug 20, 2020
Williams Lake RCMP recover stolen firearms, arrest suspect after break and enter
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP in Williams Lake have arrested one man in connection to a recent break-and-enter involving stolen firearms. Cpl. Madonna Saunderson with the RCMP North District says on Mond...
Aug 20, 2020
Fresh is Best rebounding after onion salmonella scare
KAMLOOPS - The owners of a well-known Kamloops salsa company say they have taken steps to deal with the impacts of a massive onion recall.Seven Fresh is Best salsa varieties were included in a Canadia...
Aug 20, 2020
NHL Notebook: Canadiens hoping to have Brendan Gallagher for Game 6
TORONTO - Brendan Gallagher dragged the Canadiens into the fight with their backs against the wall. Now they're left to wonder if the heart-and-soul winger will be available when Montre...
Aug 20, 2020
Montreal groups collect race-based COVID-19 data after Quebec flip-flops
MONTREAL - Community groups in Montreal say they had no choice but to go at it alone after the Quebec government went back on a pledge to collect race-based data to help trace the impact of COVID-19 o...
Aug 20, 2020
CFJC Midday - Taste the flavours of the Thompson Valley region with Harper's Trail Winery
Carrie Neal, tasting room manager at Harper's Trail Winery, explains what gives Thompson Valley region wines such a special flavour. Dylana and Carrie taste some of Harper's Trail's flagship wines - i...
Aug 20, 2020
Dominic LeBlanc meets N.L. Premier Andrew Furey, hints at support for oil sector
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc hinted Thursday that details about federal support for Newfoundland and Labrador's troubled oil and gas sector...
Aug 20, 2020
Gurriel chops Blue Jays to 3-2 win over Phillies in Game 1
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. chopped a single over a drawn-in infield in the seventh and final inning to drive in Teoscar Hernndez, who earlier made a gutsy baserunning move, and lift the Toron...
Aug 20, 2020
A guide to the new EI and the government's three new benefits for workers
TORONTO - The federal government is switching up its relief programs for unemployed Canadians after doling out $69.37 billion to 8.61 million people across the country whose jobs were impacted by...
Aug 20, 2020
Toronto Raptors are creating their own playoff vibe in NBA bubble
Without a Scotiabank Arena sellout or the rabid Jurassic Park to feed off, Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors are creating their own playoff energy. The defending-champion Raptors lead their ...
Aug 20, 2020
