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Disney to lay off 28,000 at its parks in California, Florida

Disney to lay off 28,000 at its parks in California, Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — Squeezed by limits on attendance at its theme parks and other restrictions due to the pandemic, The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday it planned to lay off 28,000 workers in its parks division in California and Florida.
Stoney Nakoda restores traditional name to peak with racist nickname

Stoney Nakoda restores traditional name to peak with racist nickname

Anû Kathâ Îpa, translated in English is Bald Eagle Peak
Edmonton-based business ready to help Albertans for the looming second wave of COVID-19

Edmonton-based business ready to help Albertans for the looming second wave of COVID-19

Edmonton-based Ennis Fabrics made a pandemic pivot this past March that has left the family-owned business ready for the looming second wave of COVID-19.
Movie premiere this month features talented local actress

Movie premiere this month features talented local actress

Tina Lameman says she saw Orcas and otters — but no Bigfoot on set of new release
Deficit on track to hit $330 billion with COVID effects lasting years, says PBO

Deficit on track to hit $330 billion with COVID effects lasting years, says PBO

The Liberals said in July that the deficit would be $343.2 billion, but that didn't include new possible spending, or measures coming in under budget.
Trudeau pledges extra $400 million in humanitarian aid to fight COVID-19

Trudeau pledges extra $400 million in humanitarian aid to fight COVID-19

The new money will go to "to trusted partners on the ground fighting COVID-19," Trudeau said.
CRTC to keep wholesale internet rates steady while reviewing decision to slash prices

CRTC to keep wholesale internet rates steady while reviewing decision to slash prices

The federal cabinet and Federal Court of Appeal have both refused to overrule the CRTC's decision
Bubble hockey champs: Tampa Bay Lightning beat Dallas Stars 2-0, win Stanley Cup

Bubble hockey champs: Tampa Bay Lightning beat Dallas Stars 2-0, win Stanley Cup

EDMONTON — The Tampa Bay Lightning are the 2020 Stanley Cup champions, hoisting the NHL's championship trophy Monday in a near-empty Rogers Place to cap off a surreal, bifurcated, bubbled hockey season for the ages.
Trudeau urges largest countries in the world to support UN biodiversity plan

Trudeau urges largest countries in the world to support UN biodiversity plan

The prime minister was pledging Canada’s support for a UN initiative that aims to protect 30 per cent of land and oceans by 2030.
Grizzly bear fight caught on camera in Northern B.C. (VIDEO)

Grizzly bear fight caught on camera in Northern B.C. (VIDEO)

A woman driving between Stewart B.C. and the Meziadin Junction has captured two grizzly bears having a fight on the highway on video.
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