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Ontario's new testing strategy highlights complexities of second wave: experts
Ontario's overhaul of its COVID-19 testing strategy to focus on symptomatic and high-risk individuals highlights the fact that lessons still need to be learned as the country grapples with a seco...
Sep 24, 2020
Allegations of sexual harassment in Manitoba civil service substantiated: report
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government says there's been an increase in investigations into sexual harassment complaints made by civil service employees and 20 allegations have been substantiated. A repor...
Sep 24, 2020
Canadian rookie receiver Claypool is impressing early with Pittsburgh Steelers
It's been an impressive start to an NFL career for Canadian Chase Claypool. The Pittsburgh Steelers' rookie receiver showed his athleticism in his NFL debut, a 26-16 win over the New Yo...
Sep 24, 2020
Pair of moose make their way around Melfort, safely herded out of the city
A bull and cow moose sighting in Melfort has been confirmed by the Ministry of Environment.A large number of reports of the two moose started coming in on Wednesday, according to Inspector Steve Dobko...
Sep 24, 2020
Two Miles for Mary Radiothon fundraiser Friday will run differently this year
The annual Two Miles for Mary Radiothon Friday morning will look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There's no food or on-location activity, but the important goal stays the sa...
Sep 24, 2020
Manitoba murder trial to continue with 11 jurors after one shows COVID-19 symptoms.
WINNIPEG - A murder trial in Manitoba will continue with 11 jurors after one was discharged because he was showing COVID-19 symptoms.Kane Moar is charged with second-degree murder in the 2018 stabbing...
Sep 24, 2020
Man charged in connection with alleged online threats against Quebec premier
MONTREAL - A 65-year-old Quebec man has been charged after allegedly threatening Premier Francois Legault online. Sylvain Proulx will appear in court on Nov. 9 in Roberval, in the Lac-Saint-...
Sep 24, 2020
Evel Knievel's son suing Disney over 'Toy Story 4' character
LAS VEGAS - Evel Knievel's son is on a collision course with the Walt Disney Co. and Pixar over a movie daredevil character named Duke Caboom. A federal trademark infringement lawsuit filed in Las Veg...
Sep 24, 2020
British Academy Film Awards change rules to boost diversity
LONDON - Britain's film academy is shaking up its membership and its awards voting rules in a review prompted by the glaring lack of diversity in the nominations. The British Academy of Film and Telev...
Sep 24, 2020
Five new cases of COVID-19, eight more recoveries in Saskatchewan
There are five new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and eight more recoveries. The provincial total is now at 1,835.The new cases are in the Saskatoon (two), Central West (one) and Regina (...
Sep 24, 2020
