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Psychiatrist for the defence to testify for fifth day at van attack trial
TORONTO - A psychiatrist retained by the defence will testify for a fifth consecutive day today at the trial for the man behind Toronto's deadly van attack. Dr. Alexander Westphal says Alek Minassian ...
Dec 04, 2020
Statistics Canada to detail November jobs numbers amid expectations for small gain
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada will say this morning how Canada's job market fared last month as COVID-19 case counts rose along with a new round of public health restrictions. The labour force has clawed...
Dec 04, 2020
'My only wish:' Children asking pet charity to help their furry friends at Christmas
CALGARY - One child asks for a coat for her dog in case her family gets evicted. Another girl hopes Santa can bring her pet medication he needs. Another wishes for enough dog food. A charity that prov...
Dec 04, 2020
California ties new COVID-19 rules to hospital capacity
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California is on the brink of a new stay-at-home order that would close businesses and curb travel in regions that could see hospitals overwhelmed by coronavirus patients. Gov. Ga...
Dec 04, 2020
Metro Vancouver transit system confirms ransomware attack, says payment data secure
VANCOUVER - Metro Vancouver's transit authority is confirming that it was the target of a ransomware attack on part of its information technology systems. Ransomware is a type of malicious software th...
Dec 03, 2020
Saskatoon ag-based company looks to lighten the province’s load of COVID testing
Quantum Genetix is looking to ease the load of asymptomatic COVID testing on Saskatchewan, but it will cost you.The company, which usually works within the agricultural sector, is now licensed and sel...
Dec 03, 2020
Study shows pandemic’s impact on mental health
Many Canadians are struggling with mental health due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.The study, done by the Canadian Mental Health Association from Sept. 14-21, determined ...
Dec 03, 2020
Rangers will not loan Lafrenière to Canada for world junior hockey championship
RED DEER, Alta. - Alexis Lafrenire will not be going for another gold medal this winter. Hockey Canada said in a statement Thursday that the NHL's New York Rangers will not loan Lafrenire to Canada's ...
Dec 03, 2020
Hudson Bay RCMP doesn’t foresee a trend following multiple drug seizures
Following the town's first drug related search warrants since 2008, Hudson Bay RCMP wants to tell residents not to be worrisome.In June 2020, counterfeit money cartons of illegal cigarettes, and drugs...
Dec 03, 2020
North West College students awarded more than $115,000
Students at North West College are finding streams of financial relief in the form of scholarships while they continue to progress through their post-secondary programs.Throughout the 2019-2020 school...
Dec 03, 2020