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Trump moves on invoking powers to spur virus supplies
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has invoked the Defence Production Act to get needed medical supplies on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak, mobilizing the federal government to marshal t...
Mar 20, 2020
Top Flyer: Dayton's Obi Toppin leads AP All-American team
Dayton star Obi Toppin is the lone unanimous first-team choice to The Associated Press college basketball All-America team announced Friday. Toppin was joined on the first team announced by Iowa's Luk...
Mar 20, 2020
Trial time limits from Jordan ruling don't apply to deliberation: Supreme Court
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says the length of time a judge takes to deliberate and issue a verdict in a criminal trial is not included in the time limits the high court set to prot...
Mar 20, 2020
Baby recovers in Calgary after being found in box
CALGARY - Police in Calgary have located the mother of a newborn baby who was found abandoned in a box Thursday afternoon.Police received a call from a resident in southeast Calgary who found the baby...
Mar 20, 2020
Feds boost efforts to secure medical gear supplies as COVID-19 cases multiply
OTTAWA - The federal government is unveiling a plan to have companies quickly produce supplies of needed medical equipment to cope with the rapidly multiplying cases of COVID-19 across Canada.Prime Mi...
Mar 20, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Canadian Press)
Keep Kids Busy Outside - Rivers North Ranch
Our Community Section wants to keep YOU updated on safe activities for the whole family during this challenging time. Getting out in the fresh air is good all around. If you have similar activities yo...
Mar 20, 2020
Northeast area mayors react to Saskatchewan’s State of Emergency
Communities in the northeast area already took precautions prior to the Government of Saskatchewan's declaration of a State of Emergency on March 18 in relation to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Mar 20, 2020 Premier Scott Moe announcing the State of Emergency on March 18, 2020. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
Asylum seekers to be turned back at U.S. border, prime minister says
OTTAWA - Asylum seekers crossing into Canada on foot from the U.S. will be turned back as part of the border shutdown between the two countries. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement hou...
Mar 20, 2020
LPGA reschedules major in California desert to September
Amid a slew of postponements and cancellations in golf, the LPGA Tour announced a September date for what traditionally is its first major championship of the year. The ANA Inspiration, previously sch...
Mar 20, 2020
Non Insured Health Benefits Continue
The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program continues to provide benefits and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. NIHB clients - read the latest info and guidance here: http://ow.ly/oYkt50yR4cO
Mar 20, 2020