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Teachers say they're preparing for online and in-class lessons with little guidance
TORONTO - Rachel Rosen doesn't even know what classes she'll be teaching in three weeks, let alone how she'll juggle preparing in-person and online lessons. An ever-fluctuating set of back-to-school g...
Aug 16, 2020
Possible COVID-19 exposure at Turtleford SARCAN
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is asking those who visited the SARCAN in Turtleford from Aug. 4-6 to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. Due to contract tracing, the SHA has identified the SA...
Aug 16, 2020
Thousands of CRA and government accounts disabled after cyberattack
OTTAWA - Hackers used more than 9,000 stolen usernames and passwords to apply for government services, and also targeted about 5,500 Canada Revenue Agency accounts, the federal government said in an a...
Aug 16, 2020
Quebec students push for law to stop sexual violence in elementary and high schools
MONTREAL - Sophie was 15 years old when she says her history teacher made comments about her breasts in front of the entire class. She reported what happened to a support staff member a...
Aug 16, 2020
On small Maritime campuses, a reopening that for many means a quiet room, alone
SACKVILLE, N.B. - At some of Canada's smaller universities, academic life is set to resume amid the pandemic. But for many this year, the thrill of arriving on campus will be replaced b...
Aug 16, 2020
Fleury, Golden Knights beat Blackhawks for 3-0 series lead
EDMONTON - Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 26 shots and the Vegas Golden Knights held off the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series. William Karlsson and Patr...
Aug 16, 2020
Police plan two-day traffic blitz this week
Residents of Prince Albert and surrounding area are being reminded to buckle up and be on their best behaviour behind the wheel this week.The Prince Albert Police Service has announced plans to host a...
Aug 16, 2020
Five B.C. First Nations say salmon decision shows systemic racism at DFO
OTTAWA - Five British Columbia First Nations are challenging a federal decision on salmon fishing in their territories this year, and they are accusing federal fisheries officials of sy...
Aug 16, 2020
Pense falls short in bid to be Kraft Hockeyville
Pense's push to be the next Hockeyville has fallen short.The town just west of Regina lost the title of Kraft Hockeyville to the community of Twillingate, N.L., in online voting that was conducted Fri...
Aug 16, 2020
Portion of Nipawin's First Ave to be closed on Monday
Residents in Nipawin might have some travel delays on Monday, Aug. 17.The town said on Facebook that a stretch of First Ave. West would be closed due to water main break repairs. The closure will be b...
Aug 16, 2020