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Montreal-based Canadian Grand Prix postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Canadian Grand Prix has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Montreal-based Formula One race was scheduled to take place June 12-14. Race organizers said in a statement that they were ...
Apr 07, 2020
A look at some of the Canadians who have lost their lives to COVID-19
COVID-19 has sickened thousands of Canadians from coast to coast and killed more than 340. Here are the stories of some of those who have lost their lives: Wade Kidd WINNIPEG - Wade Kidd ha...
Apr 07, 2020
N.W.T. releases some prisoners, reduces remand over concerns about COVID-19
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories says it has released a small number of prisoners over concerns about the possible spread of COVID-19 in territorial jails. Justice Minister Caroline Wawzonek ou...
Apr 07, 2020
CP NewsAlert: Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave in medically-induced coma
Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave has been placed in a medically-induced coma after suffering a brain bleed. The Oilers said on their Twitter account that the brain bleed happened overnight and that ...
Apr 07, 2020
Lufthansa retires big jets, says rebound could take years
FRANKFURT - German airline group Lufthansa said it was permanently removing some of its large aircraft from service and reducing capacity for the long term, saying it will take years for demand for ai...
Apr 07, 2020
Work starts in Montana on disputed Canada-US oil pipeline
BILLINGS, Mont. - A Canadian company said Monday that it's started construction on the long-stalled Keystone XL oil sands pipeline across the U.S.-Canada border, despite calls from tribal leaders and ...
Apr 07, 2020
Court find ex-Ecuador president guilty of corruption
QUITO, Ecuador - An Ecuadorian court found former President Rafael Correa guilty of corruption Tuesday and sentenced him to eight years in prison, further sullying the legacy of one of the nation's mo...
Apr 07, 2020
Premier Kenney predicts 25 per cent unemployment in Alberta due to COVID-19
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has a grim prediction for workers in his province.He says there may well be 25 per cent unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.He has told an energy i...
Apr 07, 2020
Logan Boulet’s legacy honoured on Green Shirt Day
Toby Boulet is ready to hear from a lot of people Tuesday.April 7 is Green Shirt Day, which honours the decision by Logan Boulet - Toby's son - to become an organ donor.Logan registered to be a donor ...
Apr 07, 2020 Humboldt Broncos player Logan Boulet's organs were donated to give hope to six people. (Humboldt Broncos)
Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Canada's chief public health officer and her provincial counterparts are encouraging people to wash their hands, give ea...
Apr 07, 2020