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Premier Kenney predicts 25 per cent unemployment in Alberta due to COVID-19
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has a grim prediction for workers in his province.He says there may well be 25 per cent unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.He has told an energy i...
Apr 07, 2020
Logan Boulet’s legacy honoured on Green Shirt Day
Toby Boulet is ready to hear from a lot of people Tuesday.April 7 is Green Shirt Day, which honours the decision by Logan Boulet - Toby's son - to become an organ donor.Logan registered to be a donor ...
Apr 07, 2020 Humboldt Broncos player Logan Boulet's organs were donated to give hope to six people. (Humboldt Broncos)
Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Canada's chief public health officer and her provincial counterparts are encouraging people to wash their hands, give ea...
Apr 07, 2020
Feds fast-track citizenship for researcher exploring COVID-19 supply chain
OTTAWA - The federal government fast-tracked the Canadian citizenship process for a University of Manitoba professor, citing an "urgent need" to facilitate his planned research on COVID-19. Adolf Ng, ...
Apr 07, 2020
Jets sign defenceman Dylan Samberg to three-year entry-level contract
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Dylan Samberg to a three-year entry-level contract, starting in the 2020-21 season. The deal carries an average annual value of US$1.175 million. Th...
Apr 07, 2020
Wall Street adds to its gains as hopes build for virus peak
NEW YORK - Stocks are higher in midday trading on Wall Street Tuesday as markets around the world aimed to add to their huge rally from a day earlier. The S&P 500 was up nearly 2.5% after being up...
Apr 07, 2020
CFL postpones start of regular season due to COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - The CFL is postponing the start of its 2020 season until the beginning of July due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner Randy Ambrosie announced the postponement in a release Tue...
Apr 07, 2020
National COVID-19 Volunteer Recruitment Campaign
Closing date: 24 April 2020 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada. Apply onlineImportant messages National COVID-19 Volunteer Recruitment Campaign - We need you! The Governme...
Apr 07, 2020
Kalen Schlatter seeks to challenge murder conviction in death of Tess Richey
TORONTO - A Toronto man found guilty of sexually assaulting and strangling a young woman hours after they met is seeking to challenge his murder conviction. Kalen Schlatter filed a notice of...
Apr 07, 2020
Calvary United Church Services
Please join us: Maundy Thursday Meditation this Thursday, April 9th, at 6:30 pm.Friday, April 10th, at 10:30 am for our Good Friday ServiceSunday, April 12th, at 10:30 am, for the Easter Sunday Servic...
Apr 07, 2020
