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CFLPA tells players to prepare for the worst regarding COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - The CFL hasn't pushed back the start of training camps and its 2020 regular season due to the COVID-19 pandemic just yet. But new CFLPA president Solomon Elimimian is telling players to...
Mar 25, 2020
Climb for Cancer postponed
PRINCE GEORGE-The Fifth Annual Climb for Cancer event has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic."Due to the rapidly evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is difficult at this point to pic...
Mar 25, 2020
Pandemic-related supports coming for media and journalism, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - The federal government is planning to provide financial support to media organizations to keep journalists working and reporting on the COVID-19 crisis. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announce...
Mar 25, 2020
Trudeau reminds travellers returning to Canada to self-isolate at home
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reminding travellers who are returning to Canada that they are "required" to isolate themselves at home for 14 days. But Trudeau won't say if his Lib...
Mar 25, 2020
Local hotel and restaurant offer temporary grocery delivery service
PRINCE GEORGE-The Prestige Treasure Cove Hotel and the Grand Trunk Tavern Oyster Bar and Grill will offer a temporary grocery delivery service to the public.The program will allow the public to order ...
Mar 25, 2020 Courtesy of Prestige Treasure Cove Facebook
Running coach Dave Scott-Thomas banned for life by Athletics Canada
OTTAWA - Canadian running coach Dave Scott-Thomas has been given a lifetime ban from track and field by Athletics Canada. Scott-Thomas has been accused of inappropriate relationships with athlete...
Mar 25, 2020
'Help is on the way': Financial Aid for workers affected by COVID-19
OTTAWA-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the media once again from Rideau Cottage where he is in self-isolation, saying that aid is on the way for those affected financially by COVID-19Trudeau A...
Mar 25, 2020
Liberals rejig benefits for workers affected by COVID-19
OTTAWA - The federal government is repackaging two previously promised benefits for Canadians whose working lives are disrupted by COVID-19.Instead, the Liberals say there will now be one benefit to p...
Mar 25, 2020
Bach invokes Trump in defence of Olympic decision
GENEVA - A day after officially postponing the Tokyo Olympics, IOC president Thomas Bach invoked comments by President Donald Trump to defend himself from criticism on Wednesday. Bach spoke to about 4...
Mar 25, 2020
Major League Soccer extends team training moratorium during COVID-19 outbreak
TORONTO - The season suspended because of COVID-19, Major League Soccer has extended its team training moratorium through April 3. MLS training facilities remain closed with the exception of play...
Mar 25, 2020