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N.L. workers warned about COVID-19 outbreaks at work sites in Alberta, Nunavut

N.L. workers warned about COVID-19 outbreaks at work sites in Alberta, Nunavut

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador is asking workers who returned to the province in the last two weeks from work sites in Nunavut and Alberta to get tested for COVID-19.
Calgary Flames make centre Connor Zary club's first pick of NHL entry draft

Calgary Flames make centre Connor Zary club's first pick of NHL entry draft

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames took their time selecting Connor Zary in the first round of the NHL entry draft Tuesday. The Flames owned the No.
Abuse of CERB payments

Abuse of CERB payments

Canadians who make fraudulent claims for CERB could face a fine of up to $5,000,
Statistics Canada says trade deficit narrowed as both exports and imports fell

Statistics Canada says trade deficit narrowed as both exports and imports fell

"Similar to most other economic data points, expect a slower rebound from here on in after the initial sharp improvement off the COVID-lockdown lows."
Liberals, NDP block Conservative effort to have prorogation study include WE affair

Liberals, NDP block Conservative effort to have prorogation study include WE affair

OTTAWA — The Liberals and the NDP have blocked an effort by the Conservatives to get the WE Charity affair probed ahead of a study into why the Liberals prorogued Parliament.
Pandemic keeps Canadian luge team at home to start season

Pandemic keeps Canadian luge team at home to start season

CALGARY — The Canadian luge team will stay home and skip the first portion of the World Cup season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. World Cup races open Nov. 24 in Austria, but Canada will not compete in the first four events of 2020-21.
Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65

Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65

NEW YORK — Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock’s biggest groups and became elevated to the status of rock god, has died.
Wildlife officers answering dangerous police calls deserve more money: union

Wildlife officers answering dangerous police calls deserve more money: union

EDMONTON — If Alberta wants fish and wildlife officers to take on some of the most dangerous parts of police work, it should pay them accordingly, their union said Tuesday.
Edmonton Film Fest: Balikbayan: From Victims to Survivors

Edmonton Film Fest: Balikbayan: From Victims to Survivors

Documentary world premiere Wednesday in Edmonton
COVID-19 exposure at Vancouver elementary school: Entire class likely warned to self-isolate

COVID-19 exposure at Vancouver elementary school: Entire class likely warned to self-isolate

An entire classroom of elementary students and staff in Vancouver has reportedly been asked to stay home and self-isolate