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Schools face daunting, unique reopening challenges during pandemic
As Canada begins grappling with the issue of recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, the question of how to safely reopen schools has emerged as a particularly thorny topic. Physical constraints, econo...
May 14, 2020

Chiefs, governments to sign rights understanding after B.C. pipeline protests
VICTORIA - A virtual signing ceremony on Thursday marks the start of a new relationship between the hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en Nation and the federal and B.C. governments aft...
May 13, 2020

Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back saves woman and her dog from Red River
WINNIPEG - A quick reaction from a football player in the Canadian Football League may have saved a woman and her dog from a watery fate. Running back Brady Oliveira from the Grey-Cup-champion&nb...
May 13, 2020

Bike safety an important reminder this spring
As warmer weather approaches with summertime on the horizon, bicycle riding can serve as a fun pastime and a great way to stay active for many in the community.However, before strapping on that helmet...
May 13, 2020

Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks Evers’ stay-home extension
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' administration overstepped its authority when it extended the governor's stay-at-home order through the end of May, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. ...
May 13, 2020

Referee boss says officials will be ready when Major League Soccer resumes play
Referees and their assistants are confident the game will be safe when soccer resumes in North America, says former top referee Howard Webb. But there inevitably will be some changes in behaviour in t...
May 13, 2020

Leafs' Clifford: 'Playing for a Stanley Cup is better than not playing'
TORONTO - Kyle Clifford has twice felt the euphoria of raising the Stanley Cup over his head. The first time with the Los Angeles Kings back in 2012, he suited up for just three playoff games as&...
May 13, 2020

Serological surveys to look for COVID-19 immunity in Canadian population
Canada's top doctor says too little is known to consider using a newly approved serology test to identify individuals who could be immune to COVID-19 and allow those people to return to work or gather...
May 13, 2020

Florida governor willing to host teams for restart of sports
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida is willing to be a restart site for professional sports leagues, just like Arizona, when play resumes following shutdowns caused by the new coronavirus. "One thing I am goi...
May 13, 2020

Residents concerned about property vandalism, crime near city walkways
Some residents are asking the city to close some of its community walkways in North Battleford following incidents of vandalism and other crimes. The city received two applications and several phone c...
May 13, 2020