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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
K-pop fans become an unexpected ally to American protesters
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - As American protesters took to the streets to mourn the death of George Floyd, they found an unexpected ally: K-pop fans. Floyd died May 25 after a police officer pressed h...
Jun 08, 2020
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders announces resignation effective July 31
Toronto's police chief says he's stepping down as head of the force. Mark Saunders says his resignation from the top job will take effect July 31. He has held the position since 2015, and was set to r...
Jun 08, 2020
Most regions outside Toronto-Hamilton area moving to Stage 2 of reopening
TORONTO - Most Ontario regions outside the Toronto area will be allowed to open more businesses and activities Friday, including restaurant patios, hair salons and swimming pools as the province takes...
Jun 08, 2020
Francois Legault sticks to position that systemic racism doesn't exist in Quebec
MONTREAL - A day after demonstrators in Montreal criticized Francois Legault for his refusal to acknowledge systemic racism in the province, the Quebec premier is holding firm on his position. Legault...
Jun 08, 2020
Restaurants, gyms see more activity in P.A. with phase three of province's re-open plan
Monday marks another step toward normalcy in Saskatchewan, as phase three of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan begins.Among the businesses now able to operate are dine-in restaurants at 50 per cent capaci...
Jun 08, 2020