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A night at the ballet, in time for ‘Nutcracker’ season
Of all the artists whose livelihoods have been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, dancers have been among those hit hardest. They depend on a live audience to do their work, of course, and most l...
Dec 14, 2020
Federal government to plant two billion trees over 10 years, reducing carbon pollution
OTTAWA, ON - The federal government has announced its plan to plant two billion trees.The $3.16 billion investment will see the two billion trees planted across Canada over 10 years. The government sa...
Dec 14, 2020
Wildfires take over from industry as major source of cancer-causing air toxins: study
Wildfires have taken over from industry as a major source of a group of cancer-causing chemical toxins in the air, Environment Canada says. The first national assessment of polycyclic aromatic compoun...
Dec 14, 2020
US sanctions NATO ally Turkey over Russian missile defence
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Monday imposed sanctions on its NATO ally Turkey over its purchase of a Russian air defence system, setting the stage for further confrontation between the two...
Dec 14, 2020
The latest news on COVID 19 developments in Canada for Monday, Dec. 14
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern):1 p.m.Quebec has administered the province's first COVID-19 vaccine to a resident of a long-term care home in Quebec City.Premier...
Dec 14, 2020
Canada Post revises parcel shipping deadlines
OTTAWA - Time was already running short to get your parcels mailed, and now, high demand has forced Canada Post to revise its shipping deadlines.If you are sending a parcel nationally by regular mail,...
Dec 14, 2020
$2-million in damages estimated in farm shed fire near Taber
TABER, AB - A farm famous for its Taber corn has lost a significant supply of another product.At approximately midnight on Saturday, December 12 / Sunday, December 13, a large shed at Johnson Fresh Fa...
Dec 14, 2020
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ontario administers first COVID-19 vaccine in Toronto
TORONTO - Ontario has administered the provinces' first COVID-19 vaccination to a health-care worker from a Toronto nursing home.Anita Quidangen, a personal support worker at the Rekai Centre, receive...
Dec 14, 2020
Vancouver Whitecaps send 'keeper Evan Bush to Columbus Crew for cash
VANCOUVER - After a brief stint with the Vancouver Whitecaps, veteran goalkeeper Evan Bush is on the move once again. The 'Caps sent the 34-year-old from Concord Township, Ohio, to the Columbus Crew i...
Dec 14, 2020
Montreal Alouettes get running back William Stanback to return after NFL look
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have signed star running back William Stanback to a two-year contract. Stanback returns to the Alouettes after getting cut by the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders in training ...
Dec 14, 2020