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Italy records smaller increase in virus cases for 2nd day
ROME - Officials say Italy has recorded a smaller day-to-day increase in new coronavirus cases for the second straight day. Data released by Italy's Civil Protection agency on Monday showed 4,789 new ...
Mar 23, 2020

Ruchika Tomar wins PEN/Hemingway Award for debut novel
NEW YORK - Ruchika Tomar's "A Prayer for Travelers" has won the PEN/Hemingway Award for best debut novel, an honour previously given to Marilynne Robinson, Tommy Orange and Yiyun Li among others. Curr...
Mar 23, 2020

Veterinarians offer ventilators as they fight to be declared essential service
Canada's veterinarians say they're willing to join in the efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic, but say they're also fighting to make sure they can keep looking after the country's animals. The Ca...
Mar 23, 2020

Spruce Meadows cancels summer show jumping series because of COVID-19
CALGARY - World-renowned in the equestrian community, Spruce Meadows has cancelled its summer tournament season because of COVID-19. Four tournaments over five weeks starting June 4 annually...
Mar 23, 2020

Freeland to Canadians: let us know if you're having trouble crossing the border
WASHINGTON - Canadians who believe they are engaged in essential travel but encounter difficulties getting across the Canada-U.S. border can call for help using a new hotline established by the Canada...
Mar 23, 2020

AP Exclusive: Allen has new publisher, memoir out Monday
NEW YORK - Woody Allen's memoir, dropped by its original publisher after widespread criticism, has found a new home, The Associated Press has learned. The 400-page book, still called "Apropos of Nothi...
Mar 23, 2020

Trudeau points to bailout for help for renters facing financial crunch
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pointing to tomorrow's legislative bailout package as a way to help renters affected by COVID-19. The Liberals are asking the opposition parties and Senate to...
Mar 23, 2020

Trudeau says COC made right call in demanding postponement of Tokyo Olympics
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees made the right decision in announcing Canadian athletes will not go to this summer's Tokyo Oly...
Mar 23, 2020

PM announces new flights to Peru, Americas to repatriate stranded Canadians
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing multiple new flights to bring stranded Canadians home from abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Trudeau says that will include three new Air C...
Mar 23, 2020

Attempted ATM theft from business in Lanigan
The investigation is underway into an attempted ATM theft in Lanigan.Humboldt RCMP say two suspects forced entry into a business on Railway Avenue in Lanigan in the early morning hours of March 15.The...
Mar 23, 2020 Police are asking members of the public to be on the lookout for this truck, believed to be used by the suspects involved in the theft. (submitted photo/RCMP)