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Blue Jays GM Atkins says it was a 'failure' he was unaware of Callaway allegations
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says it was a "failure" on his part that he was unaware of any incidents of sexual harassment by former pitching coach Mickey Callaway during their time t...
Mar 04, 2021
Nova Scotia eases COVID-19 restrictions; cases creep up in Ontario
Nova Scotia is easing public-health restrictions in and around Halifax, while new daily cases in Ontario are creeping up. Health officials in the Atlantic province say rules that came into effect last...
Mar 04, 2021
Desmond inquiry: social worker reveals details about former soldier's family life
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. - An inquiry in Nova Scotia is hearing testimony today from a social worker who has described the family life of a former soldier who later killed three family members and himsel...
Mar 04, 2021
Avalanche warning issued for Rockies near Alberta/B.C. border
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - Backcountry recreators are asked to avoid treacherous terrain.Avalanche Canada has issued a special public avalanche warning for several regions on both sides of the provincial bo...
Mar 04, 2021
Bucking GOP trend, Alabama governor extends mask order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Breaking from other Southern GOP governors, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey extended her state's mask order for another month Thursday but said the requirement will end for good in April. Fol...
Mar 04, 2021
Repeat offender charged with drug-related offenses
LETHBRIDGE, AB- A Lethbridge man has been charged with multiple, drug-related offenses.Repeat offender Jeffrey Steven Martens, 52, has been charged with:Two counts of possession for the purpose of tra...
Mar 04, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
OTTAWA - The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern):11:15 a.m.Quebec is reporting 707 new cases of COVID-19 and 20 more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus, includin...
Mar 04, 2021
UK competition watchdog investigates Apple's App Store
LONDON - U.K. authorities have launched an investigation into Apple's App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles competition and hurts consumers. The Competition and Markets Authority...
Mar 04, 2021
How many teachers have had COVID-19 but didn't know it? Researchers want to find out
OTTAWA - The debate over the safety of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic is coming under researchers' microscopes. Three new projects are aiming determine how many teachers and school staff in Cana...
Mar 04, 2021
Major League Baseball to hold first Lou Gehrig Day on June 2
NEW YORK - Major League Baseball will hold its first Lou Gehrig Day on June 2, adding Gehrig to Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente on the short list of players honoured throughout the big leagues. E...
Mar 04, 2021