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Arrests made in shooting death of black man in Georgia after outcry

Late Thursday, Georgia father and son Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael were arrested in connection with the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black man.




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Cardinal tries to disavow petition that raises conspiracies about coronavirus lockdowns

Cardinal Robert Sarah, head of the Vatican's liturgy office, claims he never signed a petition claiming the coronavirus is an over-hyped "pretext" to deprive the faithful of Mass.




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Protesters demand closure of LG Polymers plant in India after deadly gas leak

Villagers placed the bodies of three victims of a deadly gas leak from an LG Polymers plant in southern India at the gates of the site on Saturday and demanded the factory be shut down immediately and its top management arrested.




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'Thanks for ripping me off': B.C. government, ICBC hit with $900M proposed class action lawsuit

A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in B.C. Supreme Court which, if successful, could mean every ICBC-insured motorist and crash victim will be in line for a share of almost $1 billion. 



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'Just absolutely amazing': Thank-a-trucker starting to roll during pandemic

As truckers move vital supplies such as food, hand sanitizer and ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic, they're pleading with governments to allow more truck stops to reopen so they can get meals, showers and rest. Social media groups and individual businesses are doing their part to thank truckers.



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Customers of Kamloops pharmacy asked to isolate, monitor for COVID-19 symptoms

Interior Health officials are asking people who went to the Save-On-Foods pharmacy in Columbia Place Shopping Centre in Kamloops, March 10, 13 and 14 along with March 16 to 21 to self-isolate following a positive case of COVID-19 at the store.



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Volunteers vow to 'sew the curve' by making fabric masks

A group of volunteers in B.C.'s Interior have started making fabric masks to assist in response against COVID-19.



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1 man dead, 2 in hospital after stabbing at Kamloops party

A man in Kamloops, B.C., has died and two others are in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing at a party at an apartment complex Saturday night. 



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Wildfire burning near Kamloops, B.C.

The B.C. Wildfire Service and the Adams Lake Fire Department are responding to a wildfire burning east of Kamloops in B.C.'s southern Interior.



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Drive-thru egg delivery and Sunday services online make remote Easter celebrations possible

As British Columbians maintain physical distancing recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Easter celebrations will have to change. In Kamloops, B.C., organizations are working to make sure Easter is as fun and social as it can be. 



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Timber Kings' reality TV star behind B.C. mill using pulp to make medical garments

Bryan Reid is known for building custom log homes on his HGTV reality show Timber Kings, and he’s also in the business of pulp — cedar pulp used to make medical garments,an effort critical during the COVID-19 pandemic.



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Worries about food shortages have people scratching for information on backyard chickens

Mary Ellen Dalgleish, a poultry expert at Purity Feeds in Kamloops, B.C., believes the increased interest in backyard chickens follows concerns about food security when consumers saw grocery store shelves cleared out early in the COVID-19 pandemic in B.C.



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B.C.'s farmers markets set to open, but with new physical distancing protocols

Farmers markets throughout B.C.’s Interior and South Coast are ramping up for their spring seasons, but COVID-19 has forced them to make some changes to how they operate. 



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300 Cache Creek residents on evacuation alert due to fear of flooding

Ten properties, including homes and businesses, have already been evacuated as the community braces against rising water levels.



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Eyebrow-shaving couple takes on another isolation trend: at-home haircuts

A B.C. couple who shaved their eyebrows off in the spirit of forcing themselves to stay at home has tackled another isolation challenge — home haircuts. 



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Coldwater band asks Ottawa to intervene after Trans Mountain changes aquifer study plans

The Coldwater band is calling for federal intervention after Trans Mountain announced it was changing the way it would study the aquifer the First Nation relies on for its drinking water.




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Kamloops zoo faces challenges from pandemic, flood threat — but animals don't seem to notice

Most of the animals at the B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops are unfazed by the absence of paying visitors since it closed in March over COVID-19 concerns. But Blue the turkey appears "bummed," staff say.



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What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Friday, May 8

With the effects of the pandemic playing out differently across the province, it's unlikely that all areas will reopen on the same timeline.



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Another quarter-million Albertans lost work in April as COVID-19 shutdown grips province

Nearly a quarter-million more Albertans lost work in April as the economic shutdown due to COVID-19 continued, with young workers — particularly young women — being disproportionately affected.



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Calgary man accused of murdering Saskatchewan farmer granted bail

A 23-year-old man has been granted bail, after being charged in the death of a Saskatchewan farmer with a wife and two kids whose body was found dumped north of Calgary.



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Classic car club thanks COVID-19 first responders

40 classic cars drove through High River to give thanks to those working on the front lines.



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Dear Diary: I bought a bidet out of spite. I'm never going back

Sarah Miller waited until the last minute to go buy toilet paper. When she couldn’t find any, she made a decision that she says changed her life.



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Canmore mourns unusual friendly elk who befriended dogs and magpies

Some residents of Canmore, Alta., are mourning the death of an unusual elk that went by the name of Marvin. He was known to frequent backyards and hang out with pets.



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Alberta premier likely to target wage boosts to seniors' home workers

Employees in Alberta continuing care homes and seniors’ residences are the most likely recipients of a federal wage top-up intended for essential workers.



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What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Saturday, May 9

An inmate at the Calgary Remand Centre has tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first time a case has been reported at an Alberta correctional facility.



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Mountain Living: What it's like to be settled under their majestic shadows

Three people living in the mountains of Western Canada tell us about the beauty, the lifestyle and the danger of calling them home.



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Saskia's Albanian journey

Saskia perseveres through language learning and connects with a young Albanian girl who becomes a follower of Jesus.




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March 28 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

Terry Roggensack, The Hightower Report




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April 2 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

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April 4 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

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April 9 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

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April 11 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

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April 16 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

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April 18 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

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April 25 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

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Bruins sign pending free agent Jaroslav Halak to 1-year deal

Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak signed a one-year contract worth $2.25 million US, the team announced Friday. He was playing in the final season of a two-year contract.



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Veteran forward Kelly Babstock returns home, joining Toronto's NWHL team

Veteran forward Kelly Babstock signed with the new Toronto franchise of the National Women's Hockey League on Saturday. The two-time all-star has 27 goals and 60 points in 65 games over four seasons.




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2020 NHL draft: Teams to lean heavily on preparatory work from earlier in season

A normal draft year would see NHL scouts and executives spend the spring crisscrossing Europe and North America collecting information. The circumstances surrounding a 2020 draft and the COVID-19 pandemic, however, aren't anything resembling normal.



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Maple Leafs sign veteran European defenceman Mikko Lehtonen

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Finnish defenceman Mikko Lehtonen to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2020-21 season, the club announced Monday.



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Pittsburgh food bank nets 100,000 meals thanks to Sidney Crosby

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby is easing the burden for many Pennsylvania families struggling during the COVID-19 virus.



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Holtby and Murray explain why Ovechkin’s shot is so lethal

While players are stuck in self isolation, they don’t need to worry about trying to stop Alexander Ovechkin’s “knuckleball” type shot.




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American NHLers on Canadian teams taking wait-and-see approach to crossing border

Maple Leafs defenceman Justin Holl is ready to go. He's just waiting for the green light. Holl has spent most of the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down the NHL, and much of North America, at home in Minnesota since the season was paused March 12.



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Canucks and B.C.'s top doctor show interest in hosting NHL games in Vancouver

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says there are ways to safely host NHL games in Vancouver if the league goes ahead with resuming the season in a small number of hub cities.



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No lead is safe as jaw-dropping shots making for memorable Brier

Just when you thought you watched the best shot of the Brier, another best shot of the Brier appears at the 2020 Canadian men's curling championship being held in Kingston, Ont.



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'My dream came true': Meet the Saskatoon lawyer who represented Nunavut at the Tim Hortons Brier

Avid curler Dale Kohlenberg, 64, got a lucky break when he was seconded to Iqaluit — and was quickly scouted for Team Nunavut.



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Alberta's Bottcher advances to 3rd straight Brier final with win over Saskatchewan's Dunstone

Alberta's Brendan Bottcher defeated Saskatchewan's Matt Dunstone 9-4 in the 1-2 Page playoff game Saturday afternoon to earn a berth in the Tim Hortons Brier final.



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Weagle shocked at Team Homan decision to part ways after successful 11-year run

Team Homan's decision to part ways with Lisa Weagle dramatically changed the look of one of the country's top rinks and put the all-star lead at the top of curling's free agent list.



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Kevin Koe rink drops Colton Flasch after Brier tiebreaker loss

The Kevin Koe curling team has split with second Colton Flasch after being eliminated from the recent men's national championship in Kingston, Ont., in a tiebreaker game. Flasch joined the foursome in 2018.



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'Heartbreak and betrayal': No room for friendships in the business of curling

In the span of a few days, Canada's curling landscape has shifted dramatically. The country's past women's and men's Olympic teams and last year's women's world champion team have all split.



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2-time gold medallist John Morris joins Team Kevin Koe for Olympic push

John Morris will play second for the Kevin Koe's team for at least the next 18 months heading into the Olympic trials in 2021.



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