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Funeral for COVID-19 victim in La Loche, Sask., sparks concern about public gatherings

"This video footage clearly shows why La Loche Saskatchewan won't be opening up so soon," says Rita Briggs.



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Data gaps exist on COVID-19 cases in Indigenous communities, says research fellow

The number of cases of COVID-19 in First Nations reserves continues to rise this week, with 161 confirmed positive cases reported as of May 5.




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Darin Isaac is the newly-elected chief of the Selkirk First Nation in Yukon

Darin Isaac has been elected chief of the Selkirk First Nation while Jeremy Harper, Morris Morrison, Carmen Lee Baker and Ashley Edzerza were voted in as councillors. Cody Sims has been elected youth councillor.



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At least 18 First Nations in northeastern Ontario close borders to keep outsiders and COVID-19 away

More than a dozen First Nations in northeastern Ontario have closed their borders to outsiders during the pandemic. It's creating some friction, but in the long-run could help to better define what Indigenous self-government really means. 



  • News/Canada/Sudbury

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COVID-19 numbers from provincial, First Nations data sharing agreement won't be made public without consent

Manitoba health officials have an agreement with First Nations leaders to track and share COVID-19 data, but the public may never know specifics of what the unique agreement yields.



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Lessons learned during H1N1 guide Ottawa's response to COVID-19 in First Nations

The federal government is looking to hire paramedics who can fly up to remote First Nations in case there’s a surge of COVID-19 cases, and officials say it’s evidence of a different approach to Indigenous health care than during the H1N1 outbreak.



  • News/Canada/Manitoba

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Food security fears after COVID-19 case closes La Loche, Sask., grocery store

One of the two grocery stores in La Loche, Sask., has shut temporarily after one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19, according to an executive at the North West Company. 




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Manitoba First Nation proposal to repurpose youth centre as field hospital passed over for temporary shelters

Mathias Colomb Cree Nation is wondering why the federal government ignored their community's proposal for an emergency COVID-19 response space in favour of a Calgary company's. 




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T&T Supermarket to require customers wear face coverings

The Canada-wide chain will introduce a mandatory mask policy on May 11, claiming customers and employees want a policy more in line with how Asian countries have handled the COVID-19 crisis.



  • News/Canada/Ottawa

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Suspect identified, 3 others face charges in fatal February hit and run

Waterloo regional police have charged three people and identified a suspect in a fatal February hit and run on Highland Rd. W.



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Thieves swipe $700 worth of electric toothbrushes from pharmacy in Erin, Ont.

Wellington OPP say three people made off with electric toothbrushes worth more than $700 from a pharmacy in Erin, Ont., on Wednesday.



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Why birthday parades are OK but garage sales are not during COVID-19

As part of the province's approach to curbing the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a number of rules in place that people have to follow. Kitchener and Waterloo bylaw officials offer some insight on what's allowed and what's not.



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Half of COVID-19 cases in Waterloo region marked as resolved

About half of the confirmed or presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo region have been marked as resolved, according to numbers released by Region of Waterloo Public Health on Saturday.



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Former CFL star Doug Flutie feels commissioner Ambrosie's pain

Doug Flutie can feel CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie's pain as Ambrosie continues to discuss potential contingency plans for the 2020 CFL season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.



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CFL's Tackle Hunger program holds special meaning for Argos' Jamal Campbell

Jamal Campbell was never quite sure how the box of food ended up at his home while growing up in the community of Jane and Finch in Toronto, but he understood what it meant to his family.



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Alouettes GM Maciocia gears up for CFL draft under COVID-19 isolation measures

The new reality of life under COVID-19 means Montreal Alouettes GM Danny Maciocia will be physically alone in his basement while he and his staff participate in the CFL draft.



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CFL's request for government loan a 'Hail Mary pass,' says expert

An associate professor at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management calls the CFL's bid for securing financial aid from the Canadian government a "Hail Mary pass."



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Seeds of hope: Spring on the farm brings new beginnings, no matter what we've gone through

As a farmer, spring means a fresh start, a chance for new life, hope and opportunities.



  • News/Canada/Saskatchewan

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Zoey Roy first Indigenous author to participate in NAC's #CanadaPerforms

Last month, the National Arts Centre launched #CanadaPerforms, an initiative that pays musicians and writers to perform from their living rooms. Poet Zoey Roy gave an intimate performance from her living room in Kingston. 




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Sask. small care home operators ask for clarity, consultation

Michell Jesse said the personal care home operators she represents have been frustrated trying to keep up with the government's direction during an already stressful time.



  • News/Canada/Saskatchewan

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Sask. woman questions extent of COVID-19 restrictions at mother's long-term care facility

A Saskatchewan daughter said her mom has been “confined” to her room at a government run health-care facility due to COVID-19. 



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April 15 FX Commentary: Bob Iaccino

Bob Iaccino, Path Trading Partners




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April 16 FX Commentary: Todd Colvin

Todd Colvin, Ambrosino Brothers




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April 17 FX Commentary: Boris Schlossberg

Boris Schlossberg, BK Asset Management




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April 18 FX Commentary: Kathy Lien

Kathy Lien, BK Asset Management




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April 22 FX Commentary: Bob Iaccino

Bob Iaccino, Path Trading Partners




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April 23 FX Commentary: Todd Colvin

Todd Colvin, Ambrosino Brothers




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April 24 FX Commentary: Larry Shover

Larry Shover, Efficient Advisors




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April 25 FX Commentary: Larry Shover

Larry Shover, Efficient Advisors




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April 26 FX Commentary: Bob Iaccino

Bob Iaccino, Path Trading Partners




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April 29 FX Commentary: Bob Iaccino

Bob Iaccino, Path Trading Partners




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April 30 FX Commentary: Dan Deming

Dan Deming, KKM Financial




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May 01 FX Commentary: Boris Schlossberg

Boris Schlossberg, BK Asset Management




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May 02 FX Commentary: Kathy Lien

Kathy Lien, BK Asset Management




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May 03 FX Commentary: Bob Iaccino

Bob Iaccino, Path Trading Partners




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May 06 FX Commentary: Bob Iaccino

Bob Iaccino, Path Trading Partners




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May 07 FX Commentary: Larry Shover

Larry Shover, Efficient Advisors




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May 08 FX Commentary: Boris Schlossberg

Boris Schlossberg, BK Asset Management




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MAY 09 FX Commentary: Bob Iaccino

Bob Iaccino, Path Trading Partners




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May 10 FX Commentary: Bob Iaccino

Bob Iaccino, Path Trading Partners




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May 13 FX Commentary: Bob Iaccino

Bob Iaccino, Path Trading Partners




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Drew Brees to join NBC after playing career is over: report

The New York Post is reporting that Drew Brees will join NBC after he retires. The 41-year old New Orleans Saints quarterback will be going into his 20th NFL season this year.



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Los Angeles Rams sign former CFL all-star kicker Lirim Hajrullahu

Former CFL kicker Lirim Hajrullahu signed with the NFL's Los Angeles Rams on Monday to potentially replace veteran Greg Zuerlein.



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Brad Treliving, fellow NHL GMs hope to learn from remote NFL draft

Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving will watch Thursday's remote NFL draft and is planning to focus on how his football counterparts deal with the realities of their world during the COVID-19 pandemic.



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Canadian Duvernay-Tardif reworks contract to give NFL's Chiefs cap space

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a restructured deal for the Canadian offensive lineman.



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Tampa mayor offers lighthearted apology to star QB Tom Brady

Mayor Jane Castor has issued a letter of apology after Tampa didn't exactly give the best of welcomes to one of its newest and most famous residents when NFL superstar Tom Brady was ejected from a downtown park while working out.



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Patriots not drafting QB after Brady departure 'wasn't by design', says Belichick

New England head coach Bill Belichick said not taking a quarterback in the Patriots' first post-Tom Brady draft "wasn't by design."



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Canadian NFLer Duvernay-Tardif joining medical front line in Quebec

A Quebec-born Super Bowl champion is making the move from the offensive line to the medical front line.



  • Sports/Football/NFL

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Cowboys sign QB Andy Dalton to 1-year, $7M deal

Andy Dalton is coming home to Texas as Dak Prescott's backup with the Dallas Cowboys.



  • Sports/Football/NFL

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Legendary Dolphins head coach Don Shula dies at 90

Don Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday at his home, the team said. He was 90.



  • Sports/Football/NFL