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Desperate for ice, Canadian world champion speedskater Ivanie Blondin looks to Europe
CALGARY - The feeling her speedskating season is slipping away compelled world champion Ivanie Blondin to break ranks with the Canadian team. The Ottawa athlete heads to Europe on Monday in search of ...
Dec 11, 2020
Nunavut minister pleads with Arviat residents to stay home, vaccine coming soon
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut's health minister is pleading with residents of Arviat, where a COVID-19 outbreak continues to see new infections, to stay home. Lorne Kusugak says if people living in Arvia...
Dec 11, 2020
Bucks game is one of three that will be broadcast for national U.S. audience
The Toronto Raptors will take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in front of a national U.S. television audience on Feb. 18. The game is one of three that's being aired in the U.S. in th...
Dec 11, 2020
Canadian Premier League's York 9 FC rebrands as York United FC with new logo, colours
TORONTO - After two seasons in the Canadian Premier League, York 9 FC is rebranding. The club will be known as York United Football Club with a new crest and jersey to go with the name. The franchise'...
Dec 11, 2020
Senate Democrats speak out in defence of Canada's plan to ban single-use plastics
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A prominent group of Senate Democrats is speaking out in defence of Canada's plan to ban single-use plastics. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Verm...
Dec 11, 2020
Despite bleak 2020, celebrities make effort to brighten year
LOS ANGELES - Yes, 2020 may seem like a complete fail with all the constant bad news and tragic moments. It's been filled with gloom and doom, but some celebrities and those inspired by them have trie...
Dec 11, 2020
Feds say all large provinces need stronger COVID-19 response 'now'
New federal forecasts say all large provinces need to strengthen their COVID-19 response "now," with data suggesting the death toll could hit nearly 15,000 on Christmas Day. Updated modelling indicate...
Dec 11, 2020
Metis Nation - Saskatchewan COVID-19 Supports
To provide some immediate relief for Mtis citizens experiencing distress due to COVID-19, the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) has new emergency supports available.MN-S aims to assist people who are in...
Dec 11, 2020
Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films
NEW YORK - The Walt Disney Co.'s streaming plans shifted into hyper speed Thursday, as the studio unveiled a galaxy's worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 "Star Wars" series spinoff...
Dec 11, 2020
Wayne Gretzky rookie card first hockey card to break $1-million milestone
Wayne Gretzky's name appears at No. 1 an astounding 60 times in the NHL's record book. More than two decades after retiring, The Great One set another high-water mark early Friday morning. A mint cond...
Dec 11, 2020