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Pandemic-related changes to court system might become permanent: top judge
OTTAWA - Canada's top judge says some of the innovations that courts have embraced during the COVID-19 pandemic might become permanent. At a news conference today, Supreme Court Chief Justic...
Jun 18, 2020
Board briefed on work plans for schools
The Prince Albert Catholic School Division is ready to go forward with some work on their infrastructure.At their meeting Monday evening administration briefed trustees on a couple projects. One of th...
Jun 18, 2020
Gang related drive-by committed for trial
Not guilty pleas have been entered in a Prince Albert court case, involving a drive-by shooting in the city last fall.At a brief hearing Thursday morning at Provincial Court, the lawyers representing ...
Jun 18, 2020
Court rejects Trump bid to end young immigrants' protections
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, the second stunning election-season rebuke from the court in ...
Jun 18, 2020
N.S. allows 10-person gatherings, aims to reopen to other Canadians in mid-July
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia is allowing people to gather in groups of up to 10, as the province has gone nine days without any fresh cases of COVID-19. The announcement by Premier Stephen McN...
Jun 18, 2020
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he's taken 20 per cent pay cut
TORONTO - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he has taken a 20 per cent pay cut due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambrosie came under heavy fire earlier this week for unilaterally imposing a 20 per cent...
Jun 18, 2020
Goudy discusses provincial budget, challenges stemming from COVID-19
A local MLA is sharing his thoughts on this week's provincial budget, and the challenges that COVID-19 has presented to the province.Melfort SaskParty MLA Todd Goudy told northeastNOW the pandemic has...
Jun 18, 2020
Made-in-Canada contact tracing app ready for testing in Ontario: Trudeau
OTTAWA - A made-in-Canada mobile app to alert Canadians who may have been exposed to a person infected with COVID-19 is ready for testing in Ontario, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thurs...
Jun 18, 2020
Late start hurt Canada in Security Council campaign, says Trudeau
OTTAWA - Canada's late start in campaigning for the United Nations Security Council led to its defeat to Norway and Ireland, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday. Trudeau said Wednesday's loss ...
Jun 18, 2020
Temporary Subsidy for Employee Training Costs
The Government of Saskatchewan announced a new temporary training program to help businesses train employees to enhance safety protocols and adjust business models as they re-open. The Re-Open Saskatc...
Jun 18, 2020