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US Indo Pacific Command chief says collaboration key to keeping region free and open
HALIFAX - The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is calling for greater collaboration between allies and partners to strive for a free and open Indo-Pacific as increasingly bold military actions fr...
Nov 20, 2021
'I know that many of you are angry with me': Kenney speaks to UCP tensions during AGM
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is acknowledging tensions within his United Conservative party, while the UCP president is pleading with members to remain united under the camp's banner. Both r...
Nov 20, 2021
Canadian figure skaters Gilles, Poirer win Grand Prix silver
GRENOBLE, France (CP) - Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Toronto claimed ice dance silver Saturday in Grand Prix figure skating. Four-time world champions Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron of ...
Nov 20, 2021
Canadian cricketer Saad Bin Zafar makes history, headlines with perfect bowling day
Canadian cricketer Saad Bin Zafar is making waves and headlines around the world. "Unknown cricketer writes name into history books with international T20 record," said England's Daily Mirror. "Canada...
Nov 20, 2021
Washington Spirit wins NWSL title 2-1 in extra time over Chicago Red Stars
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kelley O'Hara scored in the 97th minute and the Washington Spirit won the National Women's Soccer League championship with a 2-1 extra time victory over the Chicago Red Stars on...
Nov 20, 2021
Ontario Senator Josée Forest-Niesing dies at 56 after battle with COVID-19
OTTAWA - Ontario Senator Jose Forest-Niesing has died following a battle with COVID-19. She was 56. Forest-Niesing's office said earlier this week that the Sudbury, Ont. senator returned home last Sat...
Nov 20, 2021
Vaccine superheroes: Experts impressed with communications that target children
Whether using a video of Batman shadowing a public health professional or a picture of a purple cartoon character playing hockey, Canadian health units and science communication groups are trying to f...
Nov 20, 2021
Two journalists among 15 people arrested by RCMP near B.C. pipeline worksite
HOUSTON, B.C. - An award-winning photojournalist and a documentary filmmaker were among the 15 people arrested on Friday as B.C. RCMP moved to enforce an injunction barring protests from blocking an a...
Nov 20, 2021
Jump in active COVID cases as 185 new cases reported and two deaths
The number of new cases of COVID-19 took a jump today with 185 confirmed; 117 among unvaccinated people, including 47 between the ages of 0-11.Of the new cases, 67 have been reported today in Northern...
Nov 20, 2021
Juice mixes recalled over possible glass presence
Heinz Canada is recalling two powdered drink mixes over concern there may be a presence of glass in them.It involves Country Time brand original lemonade sold in a 2.4 kilogram package with a best bef...
Nov 20, 2021