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Pelosi positive for COVID-19, was at White House with Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after appearing unmasked at a White House event with President Joe Biden. Pelosi received a positive test result fo...
Apr 07, 2022
After coming just short of post-season last year, Blue Jays appear primed for success
After finishing one game short of the post-season last year, the Toronto Blue Jays look to have the makings of a playoff team in 2022. The team's young core has blossomed, the starting rotation appear...
Apr 07, 2022
Celebration tour a sendoff for veteran Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe
VANCOUVER - While there'll be a lot of excitement and joy on the field when Canada's women's soccer team takes on Nigeria in a pair of upcoming friendlies, goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan knows there'll be...
Apr 07, 2022
Who is eligible for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose across Canada
Provinces and territories are expanding eligibility for fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to millions more Canadians. This week, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommended that sec...
Apr 07, 2022
Michigan governor sues to secure abortion rights, vacate ban
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sued Thursday to protect abortion rights, asking a Michigan court to recognize a right to abortion under the state constitution and to overturn a 176-year-o...
Apr 07, 2022
Construction starts on new Nanaimo Correctional Centre
NANAIMO - Crews are mobilized at the Nanaimo Correctional Centre (NCC) where the medium security prison will be replaced, with an estimated project completion of 2024.Replacing the aging institution b...
Apr 07, 2022
What happens after the Liberals table their budget in a minority Parliament
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finds himself in familiar territory Thursday as the leader of a minority government that needs support from another party to pass a budget and avoid another fede...
Apr 07, 2022
Federal budget today, rapid tests important, if imperfect : In The News for April 7
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 7 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Apr 07, 2022
Rapid tests an important, if imperfect, tool in potential sixth wave, say experts
Experts say rapid antigen tests are emerging as an important tool as Canada's pandemic strategy shifts from public health vigilance to an emphasis on personal responsibility. But they warn that rapid ...
Apr 07, 2022
NDP expects Liberals to honour spending pledges, not foreseeing budget 'surprises'
OTTAWA - The New Democrats are confident there will be "no surprises" in the federal budget and that the Liberals will honour spending pledges made in their confidence and supply pact. Daniel Blaikie,...
Apr 07, 2022