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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.
Military reports more than 220 Canadian troops caught COVID-19

Military reports more than 220 Canadian troops caught COVID-19

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is lifting the veil of secrecy over the number of troops with COVID-19, as the military gets ready for fresh calls to help out during the second wave of the pandemic.
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.
St. Albert drunk driver pleads guilty in death of teen

St. Albert drunk driver pleads guilty in death of teen

Shane Stevenson's blood alcohol content was twice the legal limit when he struck and killed Chloe Wiwchar, 16, in Edmonton.
CKUA sets million dollar goal for fall fundraiser

CKUA sets million dollar goal for fall fundraiser

CKUA is an Alberta treasure, and it's hoping devoted listeners will once again step up for the fall fundraising campaign.
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
Mental health as important as physical

Mental health as important as physical

Mental Illness Awareness Week reminds that mental health is as important as physical health.
The power of memoir, Thistle style

The power of memoir, Thistle style

STARFest 2020 kicks off virtually on Tuesday with an incredible author whose personal story is a winning tribute to the human spirit and the power of memoir.
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