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Families lay victims of N.S. rampage to rest, postpone public services
HALIFAX - Families of the 22 people killed in a murderous rampage in Nova Scotia are making arrangements to lay their ones to rest. Obituaries posted in a local newspaper say close friends and re...
Apr 25, 2020
Tampa mayor lightheartedly apologizes to NFL's Tom Brady
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - When it comes to first impressions, Tampa didn't exactly give the best of welcomes to one of its newest and most famous residents when NFL superstar Tom Brady was ejected from a do...
Apr 25, 2020
Tampa mayor lightheartedly apologizes to NFL's Tom Brady
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - When it comes to first impressions, Tampa didn't exactly give the best of welcomes to one of its newest and most famous residents when NFL superstar Tom Brady was ejected from a do...
Apr 25, 2020
49ers acquire Pro Bowl LT Trent Williams from Redskins
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to acquire seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams from the Washington Redskins on Saturday for a pair of draft picks. The Niners will send a fifth-round pick in ...
Apr 25, 2020
Police: Bandit skates off after Dunkin’ Donuts stickup
HICKSVILLE, N.Y. - A robber wearing in-line skates skated off into the night after sticking up a Dunkin' Donuts on Long Island, police said. Nassau County police said the suspect glided into the Hicks...
Apr 25, 2020
Weekend funeral planned for young homicide victim
The victim of a homicide in northern Saskatchewan will be formally laid to rest Saturday afternoon.The funeral for Skylar Fern (Smith) has been scheduled to take place at the Our Lady of Seven Sorrows...
Apr 25, 2020 Skylar Fern. (Mackenzie Funeral Home)
COVID-19: Ottawa announces $62.5 million for country's fish and seafood sector
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing a $62.5-million aid package to help the country's fish and seafood processors protect workers from COVID-19. Trudeau said today the money is earmar...
Apr 25, 2020
'Death is so real:' Immigrant group says meat workers afraid after plant closure
CALGARY - An organization that works with immigrants says the temporary closure of a large slaughterhouse in southern Alberta has left many among its largely Filipino workforce fea...
Apr 25, 2020
RCMP search for missing 15-year-old boy
RCMP are asking for help to locate 15-year-old Damien McMasterHe was reported missing from a home near Martensville shortly after 5:30 a.m. Monday, RCMP said in a media release.It's believed he travel...
Apr 25, 2020 Damien McMaster, 15, as seen in a photo provided by RCMP on April 24, 2020. (Warman RCMP)
Trudeau says too early to discuss 'immunity passports' for people recovered from COVID
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says neither Ottawa nor the provinces are preparing plans to reopen the country that hinge on people being immune to catching COVID-19 a second time. Trudeau was...
Apr 25, 2020