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Schumer: Democrats must pass virus aid with or without GOP
WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that Democrats are preparing to push ahead quickly on President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package even if it means using ...
Jan 26, 2021

Toronto Arrows await word on where they can play, with Plan B going to the U.S.
TORONTO - Like their Canadian counterparts in Major League Soccer, the Toronto Arrows are wondering where they will be able to play this year. The when is also up in the air for the Major League Rugby...
Jan 26, 2021

Judge bars Biden from enforcing 100-day deportation ban
HOUSTON - A federal judge on Tuesday barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium that is a key immigration priority of President Joe Biden. U.S. District Judge Drew Tipt...
Jan 26, 2021

Prince Edward Island's Birt is bubble-bound but first wants provincial title
Suzanne Birt can book her ticket for the Calgary bubble. The veteran skip wants to make sure she's wearing familiar Prince Edward Island colours when she's there. Birt will be a heavy favourite in a b...
Jan 26, 2021

232 new cases of COVID-19, 14 deaths, 839 recoveries and public health measures extended to Feb. 19
The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported there were 362 vaccines given yesterday, which bring the province to 34,080 total vaccines administered.According to a media release, as of January 25, 104 p...
Jan 26, 2021

Canadian-born Sylvan Adams has big plans for Israel Start-Up Nation cycling team
With British star Chris Froome and Ottawa's Michael Woods leading the way this year, Canadian-born co-owner Sylvan Adams has big plans for the Israel Start-Up Nation team. And they go well beyond mere...
Jan 26, 2021

Canadian Press NewsAlert: No charges in RCMP shooting of N.B. man Rodney Levi
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's Public Prosecutions Service has concluded no charges will be filed against police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Rodney Levi last year. The prosecutions servi...
Jan 26, 2021

Canadian James Hinchcliffe inks full-time ride with Andretti for 2021 IndyCar season
Canada's James Hinchcliffe will return as a full-time driver on the IndyCar circuit in 2021. Andretti Autosport announced Tuesday that Hinchcliffe will drive the No. 29 Honda this season. The 34-year-...
Jan 26, 2021

Maple Leafs backup goalie Jack Campbell out 'weeks' with leg injury
CALGARY - Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe says backup goaltender Jack Campbell will be out "weeks" with a leg injury. Campbell was hurt late in Toronto's 3-2 win at Calgary on Sunday when...
Jan 26, 2021

Bloc leader doubles down on remarks about Transport Minister Omar Alghabra
OTTAWA - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet is standing by comments he made about Transport Minister Omar Alghabra earlier this month that sparked criticism he was trying to tar the new cabinet...
Jan 26, 2021