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Canada-U.S. ties getting 'constant gardening' to protect supply lines: Freeland
WASHINGTON - Canada's deputy prime minister says the country's relationship with the United States is getting "constant gardening" as the federal government works to keep supply lines open despite the...
Apr 08, 2020

Canadian junior star Lafreniere tops North America in final NHL draft rankings
NEW YORK - Alexis Lafreniere remained the top North American skater as the NHL released its final rankings for the 2020 draft Wednesday. Lafreniere, a left-wing with the Rimouski Oceanic, was leading ...
Apr 08, 2020

Alberta premier to release details on post-COVID economic recovery plan
CALGARY - Albertans are expecting to receive more details today on the government's plan to recharge the economy once COVID-19 is under control in the province. Premier Jason...
Apr 08, 2020

Taber man charged after licking products in store as part of 'COVID Challenge'
TABER, Alta. - A man from southern Alberta has been charged with mischief after police say he participated in an online prank related to the COVID-19 pandemic.Police in Taber say the man allegedly tam...
Apr 08, 2020

Three Blazers in final NHL Central Scouting draft rankings
Kamloops --- Three players from the Kamloops Blazers are listed in the final NHL Central Scouting draft rankings for the 2019-20 season.Forward Connor Zary is listed as the 15th best prospect among No...
Apr 08, 2020 Image credit: contributed

Germany rugby sevens project on hold for former Canada coach Damian McGrath
After leading Samoa and Canada to rare tournament wins on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, coach Damian McGrath now faces the challenge of getting Germany's part-time players promoted to the top-ti...
Apr 08, 2020

First troops return from Ukraine, in quarantine at Ontario military base
OTTAWA - More than 100 Canadian soldiers have returned home from Ukraine and are in quarantine at an Ontario military base for the next two weeks to ensure they do not have COVID-19. The troops arrive...
Apr 08, 2020

TRU researcher awarded $1.52 million Indigenous nursing research chair
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has bestowed a Thompson Rivers University (TRU) researcher with a rare honour.According to a TRU news release, Dr. Lisa Bourque Bearskin is...
Apr 08, 2020 Dr. Lisa Bourque Bearskin (Image Credit: TRU)

Wildfire near Chase being held at two hectares
CHASE, B.C. - Provincial wildfire crews have gained the upper hand on the Chief Jules Way wildfire.BC Wildfire Service says in a tweet that the fire, roughly three kilometres northeast of Chase, is no...
Apr 08, 2020 Image Credit: Facebook / Jade Billy

Hockey equipment manufacturer CCM and its players donate half a million masks
MONTREAL - CCM has joined the list of hockey equipment manufacturers contributing supplies to front-line health care workers in the COVID-19 pandemic. The Montreal company and its player end...
Apr 08, 2020

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