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For Nova Scotia mother of scallop fisherman, a painful wait for her son lost at sea
For Lori Phillips, waiting for news of a son lost at sea is painful, as she says closure could begin with his body's return from the Bay of Fundy.An aerial search continued Sunday for some sign of the...
Dec 20, 2020

Province reports three more COVID-19 deaths, 226 new cases
Saskatchewan is reporting three more people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.All three deaths reported Sunday were in the Regina zone. Two were in the 80 plus age group and one was in the 70...
Dec 20, 2020

‘Wonder Woman 1984’ grabs $38.5 million overseas
The superhero sequel "Wonder Woman 1984" has earned an estimated $38.5 million in ticket sales from international theatres, Warner Bros. said Sunday. The film starring Gal Gadot started its rollout ab...
Dec 20, 2020

Raptors sign forwards Paul Watson, Yuta Watanabe
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed forwards Paul Watson and Yuta Watanabe. Watson and the Raptors agreed to terms on a standard NBA contract. Watanabe's is a two-way deal. Toronto's roster curr...
Dec 20, 2020

Canada has 'significant' concerns about China: Defence Minister
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Canada and its allies have significant concerns about China, starting with its unpredictability, its refusal to play by the rules, and its expanding footpr...
Dec 20, 2020

CFP matchups: Alabama vs. Notre Dame; Clemson vs. Ohio State
Notre Dame was picked Sunday over Texas A&M for the final College Football Playoff spot and will face No. 1 Alabama in the semifinals while Clemson and Ohio State were paired in the CFP for the th...
Dec 20, 2020

Most Canadians optimistic about 2021 in light of COVID-19 vaccines: online poll
An online survey shows the majority of Canadians report feeling optimistic about the new year in light of the COVID-19 vaccines. A report commissioned by the Association for Canadian Studies and condu...
Dec 20, 2020

Court of Arbitration for Sport to hear Canadian Nicole Walker's doping appeal
The reinstatement of Canada's show jumping team in the Tokyo Summer Olympics rides on upcoming appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Nicole Walker and Equestrian Canada are battling her dopin...
Dec 20, 2020

Pinturault beats unheralded McGrath to win GS in Alta Badia
ALTA BADIA, Italy - Alexis Pinturault held off a challenge from unheralded Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath to win the classic men's World Cup giant slalom on the Gran Risa course Sunday. After leadin...
Dec 20, 2020

COVID-19 fears spark increased interest in home births, midwives say
TORONTO - Fear of contracting COVID-19 in hospitals or doctors' offices has prompted some moms-to-be to choose to take on midwives and have their babies at home, midwifery groups say. A recent survey ...
Dec 20, 2020