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PM Modi says virus status 'critical,' warns of carelessness
NEW DELHI - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a live address Tuesday that the country's coronavirus death rate is under control, but that the country is at a "critical juncture." Modi's sixt...
Jun 30, 2020
Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre to re-open August 5
It will soon be time to hit the pool in North Battleford.The city has announced the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre will be able to re-open to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 5.While in the province's ...
Jun 30, 2020
Nurse hopes to use platform to get American expats voting in US election
Nick Nurse wants to make sure Americans living outside the U.S. vote in November's presidential election. NBA players have been insistent that the fight for racial equality and social justice be&...
Jun 30, 2020
Canucks' Hughes: 'Crazy' that Alexis Lafreniere could go to a contender
Quinn Hughes is well-versed in the NHL's draft lottery. And like many observers, the most recent iteration threw the Vancouver Canucks defenceman for a loop. A mystery club - a placeholder referred to...
Jun 30, 2020
Ontario sports minister says CFL talking about Hamilton-Burlington hub
TORONTO - Ontario Sport Minister Lisa MacLeod says the CFL has discussed Hamilton and Burlington, Ont. as potential hub cities. MacLeod told reporters Tuesday that in the league's ...
Jun 30, 2020
Battlefords businesses hope Phase 4 leads to more
The announcement of the province Tuesday, laying out the remaining dates of Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan's fourth phase, is providing more optimism for Battlefords businesses.Robin Petersen of Blend Rest...
Jun 30, 2020
Yukon set to ease border controls on Wednesday
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government is easing some border control measures established to keep COVID-19 from spreading in the territory. As Yukon enters the second phase of its recovery plan on Wed...
Jun 30, 2020
City rental rates to temporarily increase during COVID-19 restrictions
The City of North Battleford is increasing facility rental rates temporarily due to COVID-19 restrictions.Based on the approved proposal, rental rates for those booking the city's indoor facilities wi...
Jun 30, 2020
Toronto FC defender draws response from MLS over Florida food tweet
"An army marches on its stomach," Napoleon once said. And so do pro sports teams, it appears. Toronto FC defender Omar Gonzalez, who has yet to arrive in Florida for the MLS is Back Tournament, ...
Jun 30, 2020
1 of 2 Oklahoma officers shot during traffic stop dies
TULSA, Okla. - One of the two Tulsa, Oklahoma, police officers who were shot during a traffic stop has died, authorities said Tuesday. Police Chief Wendell Franklin said Sgt. Craig Johnson died Tuesda...
Jun 30, 2020