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12
Jan
2021
Gift baskets to be donated to Regina seniors left empty-handed over holidays – Regina
A local business has stepped up and is hoping to make things right for seniors at a Regina care home who were left empty-handed over the holidays, after being promised gift baskets they never received. Last October, Jackie Harrower said she was contacted by Justin Newberry, the owner of…
06
Jan
2021
Ranchman’s relics — including mechanical bull — for sale in online auction – Calgary
Barstools, picnic benches, beer tubs and even the mechanical bull from Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dancehall are up for grabs in an online auction. Edmonton-based auctioneer Stewart Belland Sales launched the liquidation on Monday. Interested buyers can view the items up for grabs online on the website, or in-person on…
29
Dec
2020
Tourism sector won’t recover until 2024: Tourism Saskatoon CEO – Saskatoon
It will take years for Saskatoon’s tourism industry to recover, according to Stephanie Clovechok. The CEO of Tourism Saskatoon recalled the beginning of the novel coronavirus pandemic around the time the 2020 Juno Awards were about to be held at SaskTel Centre. Read more: Coronavirus — Saskatoon’s Prairie Lily…
14
Dec
2020
Canada assessing SolarWinds hack as U.S. agencies lock down – National
Canadian security officials are eyeing a significant hack south of the border that appears to have penetrated top U.S. government agencies and left officials there scrambling to limit the damage. Reuters reported on Monday that the Department of Homeland Security, the Treasury Department, and the Department of Commerce were…
10
Dec
2020
Coronavirus pandemic contributed to rise in online child exploitation, Fintrac says – National
Canada’s anti-money laundering agency is flagging some telltale signs that a financial transaction could be linked to online child sexual exploitation. The federal Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, known as Fintrac, says in an operational alert issued today the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to an increase…
08
Dec
2020
Kovrig, Spavor remain ‘robust’ after 2 years in Chinese prison: Canadian ambassador – National
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor are physically and mentally well and showing inspiring resilience as they near the end of their second year of imprisonment by the People’s Republic, says Canada’s ambassador to China. Dominic Barton also says Chinese authorities were paranoid about containing the spread of COVID-19 as…
07
Dec
2020
Champagne hints at progress in case of detained Canadians, but mum on Meng Wanzhou deal – National
Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne on Monday said progress is being made in the continued push for the release of two Canadians detained in China, but wouldn’t say if it’s because of a reported deal for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. The Wall Street Journal and Reuters reported last week…
06
Dec
2020
U of A students helping Edmonton businesses go digital as part of COVID-19 recovery push – Edmonton
As COVID-19 increases the urge for many to shop online, the University of Alberta has partnered with the City of Edmonton to help local businesses improve their presence on the web. The Making Edmonton Digital program aims to get small businesses that may not have been able to make…