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Conservatives prepared to debate assisted-dying bill around the clock: O'Toole
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says his party is prepared to stay in Parliament around the clock to push for more debate on a new bill on medical assistance in dying. He says the court-impo...
Dec 08, 2020

Studies suggest AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safe, 70 per cent effective
New results on a possible COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca suggest it is safe and about 70 per cent effective. Some experts say that shows it is likely to win app...
Dec 08, 2020

Alberta RCMP stop 48 impaired drivers as part of national enforcement day
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta RCMP's impaired driving enforcement day saw 48 drivers removed from provincial roads in just one day.On Saturday, December 5, Mounties took part in the Canada-wide National Impa...
Dec 08, 2020

Canadian junior hockey team scheduled to resume selection camp after quarantine
RED DEER, Alta. - The Canadian junior hockey team says it will resume its selection camp on Tuesday after completing a 14-day quarantine.The camp was suspended on Nov. 26 after two players and one non...
Dec 08, 2020

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, Dec. 8
OTTAWA - The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 11:25 a.m. Ontario is reporting 1,676 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 10 new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister ...
Dec 08, 2020

Toronto Arrows to open 2021 Major League Rugby schedule on March 28
TORONTO - Pandemic permitting, the Toronto Arrows will open their 2021 Major League Rugby season March 28 at the San Diego Legion. Unlike the past two seasons, Toronto fans won't have to wait long to ...
Dec 08, 2020

Raven that was stolen from Montreal-area zoo has been found: executive director
MONTREAL - A Montreal-area zoo says a raven that went missing during a break-in at the property last month has been found. Ecomuseum executive director David Rodrigue says Kola the raven is back home ...
Dec 08, 2020

Chicago 7-year-old raises money for hospital's pandemic gear
CHICAGO - Hayley Orlinsky has made so many bracelets, looping colorful rubber bands over her thumb and index finger again and again, that she no longer must watch her hands. The spunky 7-year-old from...
Dec 08, 2020

Black Players for Change wins MLS Humanitarian of the Year award
The show of unity by Black Players for Change ahead of the MLS is Back Tournament opener on July 8 in Florida was raw, emotional and powerful.As Orlando City and Inter Miami players took a knee ringed...
Dec 08, 2020

US productivity increased at 4.6% rate in third quarter
WASHINGTON - U.S. productivity increased at a solid 4.6% pace in the July-September quarter, slightly below the initial estimate, while labour costs fell at a slower pace. The third quarter increase i...
Dec 08, 2020