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US job openings in February reached highest rate on record
WASHINGTON - The pace of job openings reached the highest level on record in February, a harbinger of healthy hiring and a hopeful sign for those looking for work. The job openings rate - which is the...
Apr 6, 2021
IMF upgrades forecast for 2021 global growth to a record 6%
WASHINGTON - The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and vast sums of government aid will accelerate global economic growth to a record high this year in a powerful rebound from the pandemic recession, the I...
Apr 6, 2021
Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price will miss trip to Toronto for medical treatment
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will not make the trip to Toronto for a game against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, with the club saying he is staying home to get medical treatment. The Canad...
Apr 6, 2021
Southern Alberta Home & Garden Show going virtual this year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The popular Southern Alberta Home & Garden Show is moving to an online format this year.On Tuesday, Lethbridge & District Exhibition announced the upcoming launch of the South...
Apr 6, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, April 6, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 11:05 a.m. Nova Scotia is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 today and a total of 36 active cases. Five cases have been identif...
Apr 6, 2021
AP Interview: India could resume vaccine exports by June
NEW DELHI - The world's largest vaccine maker, based in India, will be able to restart exports of AstraZeneca doses by June if new coronavirus infections subside in the country, its chief executive sa...
Apr 6, 2021
Skate Canada bidding to bring 2024 world figure skating championships to Montreal
OTTAWA - Skate Canada hopes to bring the world figure skating championships to Montreal, four years after they were cancelled due to COVID-19.Figure skating's national governing body announced Tuesday...
Apr 6, 2021
Coast guard ship Edward Cornwallis renamed to honour peace treaty with Mi'kmaq
HALIFAX - A Canadian Coast Guard ship whose original name paid tribute to the controversial founder of Halifax is being renamed to recognize an 18th century peace treaty between a British governor and...
Apr 6, 2021
Crews to sweep and clean streets around Lethbridge schools this week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Ahead of the official start of the Street Sweeping program next week, crews will be out starting today clearing areas around schools in Lethbridge.The City of Lethbridge said as this ...
Apr 6, 2021
Inventive rescuers save moose chased onto ice of remote northern B.C. lake
TACHIE, B.C. - Residents of a remote community in northern British Columbia have worked together to save a moose stranded for days on the ice of Stuart Lake. Ross Duncan lives in Binche, which is abou...
Apr 6, 2021