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COVID-19 conspiracies creating a 'public health crisis' in Canada, experts say
MONTREAL - A lively crowd gathered outside Francois Legault's office in downtown Montreal in mid-July to send a message to the Quebec premier: his government cannot force them to wear masks ...
Aug 3, 2020
Rollout of COVID-19 Alert app faces criticism over accessibility
The federal government's COVID-19 contact tracing app is facing criticism for its download requirements, which restrict some Canadians from accessing and using the app. The free "COVID Alert" app, whi...
Aug 3, 2020
Military to fly old rescue planes longer as COVID-19 delays new aircraft
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Air Force will fly its ancient search-and-rescue planes longer than expected as COVID-19 further delays the delivery of replacement aircraft. Defence officials are playing ...
Aug 3, 2020
Navy investigates video of dogs attacking Kaepernick fill-in
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The U.S. Navy is investigating an incident in which dogs attacked a "Colin Kaepernick stand-in" during a K-9 demonstration during a 2019 fundraiser at the Navy Seals Museum in ...
Aug 3, 2020
Charities worry about loss of trust, donations in wake of WE deal controversy
OTTAWA - The head of a group promoting charities says the sector is worried about long-term negative impacts of the ongoing WE controversy on Parliament Hill. Imagine Canada's Bruce McDonald...
Aug 3, 2020
Steve McQueen sets 3 premieres at New York Film Festival
Three original films by Oscar-winner Steve McQueen will debut at the New York Film Festival this year, organizers said Monday. The "12 Years a Slave" director will get the opening night slot for the 1...
Aug 3, 2020
COVID-19 conspiracies creating a ‘public health crisis’ in Canada, experts say
MONTREAL - A lively crowd gathered outside Francois Legault's office in downtown Montreal in mid-July to send a message to the Quebec premier: his government cannot force them to wear masks in indoor ...
Aug 3, 2020
Link Pathway project chair hopes to start construction this fall
COALDALE, AB - "Benefits of the Pathway are the health and safety of residents."That's from Henry Doeve, Project Chair for the Link Pathway. The project will result in a trail that will wind through L...
Aug 3, 2020
Tamar Braxton pays tribute to boyfriend for 'saving my life'
LOS ANGELES - Tamar Braxton is thanking her boyfriend for "saving my life" after her hospitalization last month. Braxton posted a lengthy message on social media late Saturday that paid tribute to Dav...
Aug 3, 2020
Pandemic parody of `Goodnight Moon' to be released in fall
NEW YORK - A popular online spoof of the children's favourite "Goodnight Moon," reworked for the coronavirus, will be published by Penguin Random House this fall. The Penguin imprint Philomel Books an...
Aug 3, 2020