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Two deaths from COVID-19 recorded in Far North
Two residents in the province's Far North region have died from COVID-19. One individual was in their 60s and the other was in their 70s. Against this sombre backdrop there was also some further posit...
Jun 08, 2020
A look at actions the Liberal government has taken to counter racism
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising to do more to address issues of systemic racism in Canada in the wake of protests demanding immediate change. Trudeau has been pressed in the past a...
Jun 08, 2020
Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf named CHL goaltender of the year
TORONTO - Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf has been named the Canadian Hockey League's goaltender of the year. The goalie for the Western Hockey League's Everett Silvertips led all CHL netmind...
Jun 08, 2020
N.L. medical examiner confirms body of missing fisherman has been found
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The RCMP say the body of a Newfoundland fisherman who died with three others when their boat sank last month has officially been identified. The police force says the prov...
Jun 08, 2020
Thousands of LA protesters won't be charged over curfew
Los Angeles prosecutors won't charge thousands of protesters who were arrested after violating curfew and other orders by police in the city that's made the most arrests during U.S. demonstrations ove...
Jun 08, 2020
Another Black Lives Matter peaceful protest planned for Tuesday
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) peaceful protests in North Battleford will continue Tuesday.Two events were held Friday - a walk downtown and at the outdoor track behind the Civic Centre. The upcoming ev...
Jun 08, 2020
Bookings at local tattoo shop fill up as service returning in phase three of Saskatchewan Re-Open Plan
Tattoo parlours are one of the services to return this week as part of the next phase of the province's Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan, and a local parlour owner is navigating the new changes amidst the CO...
Jun 08, 2020
Increased demand from surgeries causing concern for Canadian Blood Services
OTTAWA - Canadian Blood Services says the resumption of elective surgeries following months of COVID-19 lockdown is putting a worrisome drain on the national blood supply.The number of donors that can...
Jun 08, 2020
Lawyers: US not investigating Prince Andrew in Epstein probe
LONDON - Attorneys representing Britain's Prince Andrew say they've been assured by the U.S. Department of Justice that he is not a target in the investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...
Jun 08, 2020
The 10 best movies released since theatres were shuttered
Believe it or not, a lot of new films have been released since movie theatres were shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic - and a lot of good films. They have arrived by streaming service, cable televi...
Jun 08, 2020