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Willie Nelson's July Fourth picnic is virtual in virus era
SPICEWOOD, Texas - Willie Nelson's annual Fourth of July Picnic is going ahead this year, but to reduce concerns about the coronavirus the event will be virtual. Fans can tune in to the nearly 50-year...
Jul 03, 2020
'It's a great day:' government grant approved to fund Gabriola Island skateboard park
GABRIOLA ISLAND - A substantial grant will help build a skateboard park and complete other amenities at Gabriola Island's Huxley Community Park.A combined $567,000 in federal, provincial government fu...
Jul 03, 2020
CFL's Edmonton Eskimos announce they'll be retaining their team name
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos are keeping their team name.The CFL franchise announced Friday it was keeping the Eskimos moniker following "an extensive year-long formal research and engagement progr...
Jul 03, 2020
Greater Vancouver home sales start to tick up, with prices holding steady
VANCOUVER - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales are starting to return to more typical levels, while prices continue to edge up from 2019. The board reports 2,443 residential sa...
Jul 03, 2020
Reps: Singers Kacey Musgraves, Ruston Kelly file for divorce
NEW YORK - Grammy-winning country singer Kacey Musgraves and her musician-husband, Ruston Kelly, have filed for divorce. Representatives for both singers confirmed the news Friday to The Associated Pr...
Jul 03, 2020
Canada's long-term care system failed elders, before and during COVID-19: report
MONTREAL - A new report on the COVID-19 crisis in long-term care homes has concluded that Canada failed in its duty to protect its elders. The report released tod...
Jul 03, 2020
Biden could be swayed to supporting Keystone XL: Kenney
OYEN, Alta. - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he believes United States presidential hopeful Joe Biden can be swayed to supporting the Keystone XL pipeline. The presumptive Democratic...
Jul 03, 2020
Ethiopia's PM accuses dissidents of taking up arms in unrest
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Ethiopia's prime minister on Friday said dissidents he recently extended an offer of peace have "taken up arms" in revolt against the government in a week of deadly unrest that...
Jul 03, 2020
AL MVP Trout still doesn't feel comfortable about this year
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Reigning American League MVP Mike Trout participated in the Los Angeles Angels first workout of summer camp, but said before Friday's practice that he hasn't made a final decision on...
Jul 03, 2020
Five things to watch as Blue Jays open training camp in Toronto
Most MLB players are beginning their summer training camps Friday in preparation for the abbreviated season, but the Blue Jays will be slightly delayed. Toronto's location north of the ...
Jul 03, 2020