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First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Iqaluit as city locks down
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Iqaluit, the territory's largest community. Chief public health officer Dr. Michael Patterson says the person is isolating and do...
Apr 14, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 298,192 new vaccinations administered for a total of 8,89...
Apr 14, 2021

Months after hack, US poised to announce sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration is preparing to announce sanctions in response to a massive Russian hacking campaign that breached vital federal agencies, as well as for election interference, a...
Apr 14, 2021

Anunoby, Siakam rally Raptors past Spurs 117-112
TAMPA, Fla. - OG Anunoby scored 22 points, Pascal Siakam had 20 points and 11 rebounds and the short-handed Toronto Raptors beat the San Antonio Spurs 117-112 on Wednesday night. Raptors rookie Malach...
Apr 14, 2021

Calgary Flames put playoff pressure on Montreal Canadiens with 4-1 win over Habs
MONTREAL - The Calgary Flames closed the gap on Montreal holding down the North Division's final playoff spot with a 4-1 win Wednesday over the host Canadiens. Calgary (19-21-3) now trails Montreal (1...
Apr 14, 2021

Winnipeg Jets score two third-period goals to secure 3-2 victory over Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - Mathieu Perreault and Trevor Lewis scored third-period goals to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a hard-fought 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. After a scoreless second period, P...
Apr 14, 2021

Arizona taps Gonzaga's Lloyd to lead men's basketball team
Arizona has hired longtime Gonzaga assistant Tommy Lloyd as its men's basketball coach. The school said Wednesday that Lloyd will receive a five-year contract, pending approval by the Arizona Board of...
Apr 14, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. There are 1,087,152 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,087,152 confirmed cases (80,201 act...
Apr 14, 2021

Liberal MP caught stark naked during House of Commons video conference
OTTAWA - A Liberal MP was caught wearing his birthday suit in the virtual House of Commons. William Amos, who has represented the Quebec riding of Pontiac since 2015, appeared on the screens of his fe...
Apr 14, 2021

Wollaston Lake ice road closing Thursday
The final ice road still open for the season will close April 15 at 8 a.m. The Wollaston Lake Ice Road, which is currently open to medium loads only and maintained by the provincial government, will c...
Apr 14, 2021