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African continent hits 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases
NAIROBI, Kenya - The African continent has surpassed 2 million confirmed cases as the top public health official warned Thursday that "we are inevitably edging toward a second wave" of infections. The...
Nov 19, 2020
Trump a lesson for politicians, says Kellie Leitch, the Tory MP once compared to him
OTTAWA - Kellie Leitch, the former Conservative MP once accused of trying to be Canada's Donald Trump, says there is a lesson for all politicians in how well Trump did in this month's U.S. presidentia...
Nov 19, 2020
Canada-Britain trade negotiation in final stages as Dec. 31 tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA - Canada and Britain say they are in the final stages of negotiating a new trade deal before a Dec. 31 deadline. That would prevent Canadian products from seafood to steaks and autos from being...
Nov 19, 2020
Liberals to give road map to a net-zero emissions Canada today
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will show Canadians his path to net zero today, when he tables climate legislation in the House of Commons. The legislation fulfils a promise in the 20...
Nov 19, 2020
Jury deliberations to enter third day in murder trial of Fredericton shooter
FREDERICTON - The jury at the trial of Fredericton mass shooter Matthew Raymond will continue its deliberations today. The 11-member jury began considering the case on Tuesday evening and they remaine...
Nov 19, 2020
Feds 'missing opportunity' to ensure political parties covered by privacy law
OTTAWA - A not-for-profit group that promotes public awareness of digital rights says the Trudeau government has missed an opportunity to ensure political parties come under federal privacy law. Innov...
Nov 19, 2020
All NFL teams to enter intensive COVID-19 protocol Saturday
The NFL is placing all teams in intensive protocol starting Saturday to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 as the number of cases rises around the country. Use of masks will be mandatory at all times at te...
Nov 19, 2020
All NFL teams to enter intensive COVID-19 protocol Saturday
The NFL is placing all teams in intensive protocol starting Saturday to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 as the number of cases rises around the country. Use of masks will be mandatory at all times at te...
Nov 19, 2020
Report finds Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A shocking Australian military report into war crimes has found evidence that elite Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan prisoners, farmers and civilians. Australian...
Nov 18, 2020
Wolves select Edwards with No. 1 pick in delayed NBA draft
Anthony Edwards was taken by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the No. 1 pick Wednesday night in an NBA draft delayed multiple times because of the coronavirus pandemic. Edwards became the 11th straight...
Nov 18, 2020