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US jobless claims increase to 742,000 as pandemic worsens
WASHINGTON - The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and...
Nov 19, 2020
Vaccines coming to Canada and tighter restrictions: In The News for Nov. 19
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 19 ...What we are watching in Canada ...O...
Nov 19, 2020
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