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Trudeau, U.S. vice-president Kamala Harris talk COVID-19, Buy American and Montreal
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke by phone today with U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris, her first call with a foreign leader since taking office. The Prime Minister's Office says the t...
Feb 01, 2021
Canadian flyweight Gillian (The Savage) Robertson faces Miranda Maverick at UFC 258
TORONTO - Canadian flyweight Gillian (The Savage) Robertson will look to bounce back from a December loss when she takes on American Miranda (Fear The) Maverick at UFC 258 on Feb. 13 in Las Vegas.The ...
Feb 01, 2021
Q&A: Rebecca Hall makes her directing dreams come true
Rebecca Hall came across Nella Larsen's novel "Passing" at a time when she was grappling with her own family history. She'd become aware that her maternal grandfather was "white passing," and it might...
Feb 01, 2021
Dutch-born defender Frank Sturing enjoys first taste of life with Canada soccer team
Frank Sturing enjoyed his first camp with the Canadian soccer team. Now the Dutch-born defender hopes he made a good enough first impression to get invited back. Visiting Canada for the first time is ...
Feb 01, 2021
Federal government provides $15 million for safer drug pilot programs in B.C.
VANCOUVER - Four pilot projects in Vancouver and Victoria have received $15 million in federal funding to provide safer drugs for people at risk of dying from overdose.Mental Health and Addictions Min...
Feb 01, 2021
Federal government provides $15 million for safer drug pilot programs in B.C.
VANCOUVER - Four pilot projects in Vancouver and Victoria have received $15 million in federal funding to provide safer drugs for people at risk of dying from overdose.Mental Health and Addictions Min...
Feb 01, 2021
O'Ree's hockey stick reminds Trudeau daily of the work needed to combat racism
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he keeps a signed hockey stick from "living legend" Willie O'Ree as a constant reminder of the work that remains to combat racism. Trudeau added himself to ...
Feb 01, 2021
O'Ree's hockey stick reminds Trudeau daily of the work needed to combat racism
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he keeps a signed hockey stick from "living legend" Willie O'Ree as a constant reminder of the work that remains to combat racism. Trudeau added himself to ...
Feb 01, 2021
Woman 'clings to life' after attack in her home by men posing as police officers
VANCOUVER - Police say a Vancouver senior is "clinging to life" after being attacked by two men she believed were police officers. Sgt. Steve Addison says the 78-year-old lives alone in her home and w...
Feb 01, 2021
Driver of speeding car wanted by Nanaimo RCMP after late night crash
NANAIMO - Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle involved in a two-car crash in central Nanaimo.A routine patrol spotted a black Honda Civic travelling at 84 kilometres per hour along Departur...
Feb 01, 2021