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Ottawa Senators player tests positive for COVID-19
OTTAWA - An Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first NHLer to be diagnosed with the coronavirus. The Senators did not name the player when releasing the ne...
Mar 17, 2020
Judge hands major win to Katy Perry in 'Dark Horse' dispute
LOS ANGELES - A federal judge in Los Angeles handed a major victory to Katy Perry on Tuesday, overturning a jury's verdict that found the pop superstar and her collaborators copied her 2013 hit "Dark ...
Mar 17, 2020
Canada, U.S. working on mutual deal to restrict non-essential travel
WASHINGTON - Canada and the United States are working out the details of a proposed mutual ban on non-essential travel between the two countries, a federal government source in Ottawa says. The ...
Mar 17, 2020
WestJet warning recent passengers of possible exposure to COVID-19
CALGARY - WestJet Airlines says some of its passengers may have been exposed to people infected with the novel coronavirus on recent flights. The Calgary-based company made the announcement on its web...
Mar 17, 2020
'Saddened' - Calgary Stampede temporarily lays off 80 per cent of workforce
CALGARY - The future of the 2020 'Greatest Show on Earth' is up in the air after the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede temporarily laid off 80 per cent of its staff Tuesday as a direct result ...
Mar 17, 2020
Progressive Newman ousts Rep. Lipinski in Illinois primary
CHICAGO - Progressive Marie Newman won a rematch Tuesday with Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski, unseating one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress in a victory for abortion-rights and women's grou...
Mar 17, 2020
Jazz Festival postponed as virus reaches Louisiana capital
NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which attracts hundreds of thousands of people for eight days of music, food and culture, has been postponed over coronavirus concerns, offi...
Mar 17, 2020
Trump mulls sending all who cross border illegally to Mexico
SAN DIEGO - The Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two administration officials said Tuesday, using powers they say the pres...
Mar 17, 2020
Saskatchewan RCMP detachments to remain open, officers available amidst COVID-19 concerns
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Saskatchewan RCMP is letting the public know that despite the restriction of social distancing, members are still available. However, there will be a new response protoco...
Mar 17, 2020 (submitted photo/RCMP)
Town considers using drones to inspect Finlayson Island bridges
The old North Saskatchewan River north and south truss bridges to access Finlayson Island are slated for extensive repairs. Now there may be another set of eyes to inspect their quality - this time th...
Mar 17, 2020 Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie, left, and Finance Director/Deputy CAO David Gillan at council's meeting held at the Alex Dillabough Centre Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)