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World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic five years ago today
Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic of the novel coronavirus, setting off a series of policies that transformed Canadians' lives for years. The WHO's declaration f...
Mar 11, 2025
Liberal leadership race raises questions about possible fundraising 'loophole'
OTTAWA - Only two of the candidates in the Liberal leadership race - Mark Carney and Ruby Dhalla - disclosed their fundraising events to Elections Canada. A political transparency advocate says this e...
Mar 11, 2025
Market uncertainty continues as Canada awaits U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum
WASHINGTON - Canada is steeling itself for more tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump's tumultuous trade agenda caused U.S. stock markets to fall further on Monday. Trump has promised to lift exem...
Mar 11, 2025
Doctors thrust into COVID-19 celebrity reflect on backlash, threats and Thank You letters
TORONTO - Doctors who were thrust into national fame when COVID-19 hit five years ago say they try to focus on positive feedback from the public rather than the angry backlash and threats of violence ...
Mar 11, 2025
NHL roundup: Sabres snap six-game losing streak with 3-2 win over Oilers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Tage Thompson scored two goals and led the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 National Hockey League victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. Thompson's goals boosted his team-leadi...
Mar 10, 2025
Marner scores in shootout to give Maple Leafs 4-3 win over Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Mitch Marner scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-3 on Monday night. William Nylander, Calle Jarnkrok and Simon Benoit...
Mar 10, 2025
Ullmark shines for playoff-seeking Senators in 2-1 win over Red Wings
OTTAWA - Giving up 49 shots is not a recipe for success, but on this night Linus Ullmark showed what great goaltending can do for a team. Ullmark was the difference for the Ottawa Senators on Monday n...
Mar 10, 2025
At least 60 Ukrainian drones shot down over Moscow in a massive attack, city's mayor says
MOSCOW (AP) - At least 60 Ukrainian drones targeting the Russian capital have been shot down in a massive attack on Tuesday morning, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. Flights have been restricted in ...
Mar 10, 2025
Canada's A.J. Lawson has career night for Toronto Raptors on a two-way deal
TORONTO - A.J. Lawson has been living the dream this week. He had his first career NBA start on Friday, lining up for his hometown Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Then on Monday, Lawson had his b...
Mar 10, 2025
Former Philippine leader Duterte arrested on an International Criminal Court warrant
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by police at Manila's international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with ...
Mar 10, 2025