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Vaccines bring hope to Quebec care homes, but life slow to return to normal
LAVAL, Que. - Denise Laurin smiles and rocks her arms in a cradling motion as she describes becoming a great-grandmother for the first time in February. "I'd love to take the little one in my arms," s...
Mar 18, 2021

Canadian fashion mogul facing U.S. sex trafficking charges appeals bail ruling
WINNIPEG - A Canadian fashion leader facing charges of sex trafficking and racketeering in the United States is appealing a judge's decision to keep him behind bars. The judge who denied Peter Nygard'...
Mar 18, 2021

Even as child-care fees rise, report says many daycares may close due to pandemic
OTTAWA - A new report on the cost of child care in Canada says many daycare providers are in dire financial straits, as the pandemic exposed how overly reliant the system is on soaring parental fees. ...
Mar 18, 2021

McDavid, Draisaitl, Barrie lead Oilers in 7-3 romp over Flames
CALGARY - Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists for the Edmonton Oilers in a 7-3 win Wednesday over the host Calgary Flames. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Jesse Puljujarvi, Dominik Kahun, Darnell Nurse, Za...
Mar 17, 2021

Connor scores twice, Ehlers scores winner as Jets edge Canadiens 4-3 in overtime
WINNIPEG - Nikolaj Ehlers' overtime goal gave the Winnipeg Jets a 4-3 edge over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. Kyle Connor had a pair of goals for the Jets (18-9-2) in regulation, and Blake Whee...
Mar 17, 2021

Bey's double-double leads Pistons over slumping Raptors
DETROIT - Saddiq Bey had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons overcame Norman Powell's 43 points to beat the Toronto Raptors 116-112 on Wednesday night, ending a four-game skid. Bey, who...
Mar 17, 2021

States sue Biden in bid to revive Keystone XL pipeline
BILLINGS, Mont. - Attorneys general from 21 states on Wednesday sued to to overturn President Joe Biden's cancellation of the contentious Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada. Led by Ken Paxton of Tex...
Mar 17, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 138,091 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,40...
Mar 17, 2021

Tokyo Olympics hit by another scandal over sexist comment
Tokyo Olympics creative director Hiroshi Sasaki is resigning after making demeaning comments about a well-known female celebrity. It is yet another setback for the postponed games and another involvin...
Mar 17, 2021

Trump's taxes in hand, Manhattan DA's probe heats up
NEW YORK - With former President Donald Trump's tax returns finally in hand, a team of New York prosecutors led by a newly hired former mob-buster is sending out fresh subpoenas and meeting face-to-fa...
Mar 17, 2021