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COVID-19: 'The Bitter End' for nation's live music venues?
NEW ORLEANS - The venerable New Orleans funk band Galactic purchased the historic music club Tipitina's in late November 2018 and, according to bassist Robert Mercurio, was making a go of it. "It's a ...
Nov 05, 2020
Trudeau slated to speak with Macron amid furor over his response to attacks in France
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is speaking with French President Emmanuel Macron today after criticism in both Canada and France that he has not done enough to defend free expression in respon...
Nov 05, 2020
UK extends wage support scheme until March amid new lockdown
LONDON - The British government and the Bank of England joined forces Thursday to provide further support to an economy that is set for a difficult winter following the imposition of new coronavirus l...
Nov 05, 2020
An Extended Household of 10 People in Total
Close families or groups of friends may form an extended household group, to a maximum of 10 people. Please be aware: 1. Your families or friends must remain consistent. Do not visit different familie...
Nov 05, 2020
The latest news on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 11:20 a.m. Ontario is reporting 998 new cases of COVID-19 today and 13 more deaths related to the virus. The province says it completed ...
Nov 05, 2020
Judge rejects moving trial of ex-officers in Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS - A judge on Thursday rejected defence requests to move the trial of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, and also ordered that all four will be tried t...
Nov 05, 2020
Report Illegal Sale of Wild Game
In Saskatchewan it is illegal to sell, barter, trade or buy wild meat and fish whether online or in-person. This is trafficking and can result in fines and licence suspensions.Help keep Saskatchewan's...
Nov 05, 2020
Tools and vehicles stolen during rural crime spree
Police believe three people are responsible for a break-and-enter and theft at a farm in the Rural Municipality (RM) of St. Louis.The incident happened Oct. 28, between the hours of 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. ...
Nov 05, 2020
Like the NHL, Electronic Arts forced to adapt to pandemic in making hockey game
TORONTO - Like the NHL, EA Sports was forced to adapt to the pandemic. While the league opted to finish out its season in a bubble, the video game developer moved to remote production. "It's been inte...
Nov 05, 2020
Protection against cruel punishment doesn't apply to corporations: Supreme Court
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says only people, not corporations, benefit from the charter protection against cruel and unusual punishment. The decision comes today in a case involving a number...
Nov 05, 2020
