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Romania OKs holding Easter celebrations despite virus surge
BUCHAREST, Romania - Romanian authorities announced Thursday that Easter celebrations in the deeply Christian country will go ahead in person this year, even though Romania is battling a surge of COVI...
Mar 25, 2021
Justin Holl scores winner, Maple Leafs beat Senators 3-2 in overtime
OTTAWA - Justin Holl scored at 4:42 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Thursday night. Jason Spezza and Ilya Mikheyev had the other goals for Toronto (21-10-2),...
Mar 25, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, March 25, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 25, 2021. There are 951,562 confirmed cases in Canada. <b>_ Canada: 951,562 confirmed cases (38,922...
Mar 25, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Nanaimo independent living facility
NANAIMO - Several residents of a Nanaimo long term care home tested positive for COVID-19.Five residents at Longlake Chateau independent living facility contracted the virus, according to Island Healt...
Mar 25, 2021
'A big win for farmers': Ottawa secures support for AgriStability with modified plans
OTTAWA - The federal government has a new agreement with the provinces that gives upgrades to a program that protects farmers against large declines in income.Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude...
Mar 25, 2021
Island Health sees 39 new cases as long-term care home restrictions ease
NANAIMO - Some COVID-19 restrictions are easing despite a rise in cases.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Thursday, March 25 long-term care home residents will be allowed more lo...
Mar 25, 2021
USC agrees to $852 million payout in sex abuse lawsuit
LOS ANGELES - The University of Southern California has agreed to an $852 million settlement with more than 700 women who have accused the college's longtime campus gynecologist of sexual abuse, the v...
Mar 25, 2021
Arkansas governor signs transgender sports ban into law
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday signed a law banning transgender women and girls from competing in school sports teams consistent with their gender identity, making the st...
Mar 25, 2021
Arkansas governor signs transgender sports ban into law
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday signed a law banning transgender women and girls from competing in school sports teams consistent with their gender identity, making the st...
Mar 25, 2021
Canadian rider Michael Woods second in Stage 4 of Volta a Catalunya
Canadian rider Michael Woods finished second behind Colombian Esteban Chaves on Thursday in Stage 4 of the Volta a Catalunya in Spain.The 34-year-old from Ottawa who rides for the Israel Start-Up Nati...
Mar 25, 2021