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'A crazy bunch of guys:' Canadiens head into a storm looking to extend Cup final
MONTREAL - Dominique Ducharme could only smile. In a roller-coaster season where his underdog Canadiens - left for dead time and again - have risen off the mat like a wobbly, bloodied, grinning prize ...
Jul 06, 2021
Liberals maintain narrow lead over Tories among decided voters: Poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Justin Trudeau's Liberal party has only a narrow lead over the Opposition Conservatives among decided voters. The online survey from Leger and the Association for Canadian...
Jul 06, 2021
Veteran quarterback Matt Nichols is happy to be reunited with Paul LaPolice in Ottawa
The CFL's lengthy layoff wasn't all bad for Matt Nichols. The COVID-19 pandemic did cost the veteran quarterback a full season - and 18 game cheques. But it has also allowed Nichols to join the Ottawa...
Jul 06, 2021
Canadian killed in Miami building collapse, three more Canadians missing
The body of a Canadian has been found at the site of a collapsed condo in southern Florida. Global Affairs Canada said on Tuesday that the Canadian is among 32 dead in the collapse that occurred on Ju...
Jul 06, 2021
At least 1.3 million Canadians opted to mix COVID-19 vaccines by the end of June
OTTAWA - Health Canada says at least 1.3 million Canadians opted for a mixed-dose finish to their COVID-19 vaccination schedule in June. The weekly vaccination coverage report published Monday shows a...
Jul 06, 2021
At least 1.3 million Canadians opted to mix COVID-19 vaccines by the end of June
OTTAWA - Health Canada says at least 1.3 million Canadians opted for a mixed-dose finish to their COVID-19 vaccination schedule in June. The weekly vaccination coverage report published Monday shows a...
Jul 06, 2021
Man sentenced to time served + probation for sexually touching his children
LETHBRIDGE, AB - WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC SEXUAL DETAILSA man from Lethbridge has been sentenced after a series of incidents in 2018 and 2019 where he had sexually touched his own biologic...
Jul 06, 2021
Woods, four-time Olympian Pendrel headline Canada's cycling team for Tokyo Olympics
TORONTO - Two-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Catharine Pendrel headlines Canada's largest-ever Olympic cycling team. Cycling Canada announced its 23 nominated athletes Tuesday in roa...
Jul 06, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, July 6, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 12:15 p.m. Manitoba enforcement officers issued 58 warnings and 24 tickets last week for suspected infractions of COVID-19 publi...
Jul 06, 2021
Expansion to EMS transport to reduce ambulance and care wait times
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Changes to emergency medical services (EMS) aim to get more ambulances back on the road faster.Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Tuesday that Albertans requiring EMS can now b...
Jul 06, 2021