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New campaign, and logo, for GM in a bid to electrify image
DETROIT - General Motors is changing its corporate logo and launching an electric vehicle marketing campaign to reshape its image as clean vehicle company, rather than a builder of gas-powered pickups...
Jan 08, 2021
Pelosi seeks to curb Trump's nuclear power, plans to impeach
WASHINGTON - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she has spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing an "unhinged" President Donald Trump from ordering military actions inc...
Jan 08, 2021
All but five senators say they haven't travelled abroad during pandemic
OTTAWA - All but five of Canada's 93 senators say they have not travelled outside the country in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eighty-eight senators say they've been following public health guid...
Jan 08, 2021
Central Sask. rink taking the lead on installing REALice in an effort to cut operation costs
A rink in a central Saskatchewan community is welcoming a new type of ice surface after feeling the financial pinches from the COVID-19 pandemic.The communiplex committee that oversees the operations ...
Jan 08, 2021
Lethbridge to host the national men's curling championship in 2022
The Tim Hortons Brier will be held at the Enmax Centre in Lethbridge in 2022.Curling Canada made the announcement Friday during a video conference call.Lethbridge hosted the world men's championship i...
Jan 08, 2021
Water Security Agency, municipalities caution travellers of thin ice
Due to continuing milder winter weather in Saskatchewan, the Water Security Agency (WSA) reissued an advisory to ensure the public checks ice thickness on waterbodies before walking, snowmobiling, or ...
Jan 08, 2021
Deutsche Bank to pay $100 million to avoid bribery charge
NEW YORK - Deutsche Bank agreed Friday to pay fines and penalties of more than $100 million to avoid a criminal prosecution on charges it participated in a foreign bribery scheme. Lawyers for the bank...
Jan 08, 2021
Former Canadian star Dwayne De Rosario looks to help keep soccer growing in Canada
TORONTO - While Dwayne De Rosario's playing days may be behind him, his brand continues to grow.On the heels of being named one of Major League Soccer's "25 Greatest," the 42-year-old De Rosario plans...
Jan 08, 2021
Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season looms
The NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in a development that will push back the opener for the defending Western Conference champions...
Jan 08, 2021
Game on: Manitoba approves NHL in Winnipeg, clearing way for play across Canada
Manitoba has given the green light for the Winnipeg Jets to play home games during the COVID-19 pandemic, the final approval needed for the NHL to play games in all seven Canadian cities this year. Ma...
Jan 08, 2021
