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Romanian authorities say fire at key hospital kills 4
BUCHAREST, Romania - Authorities in Romania say a fire at a key hospital in Bucharest that also treats COVID-19 patients has killed at least four people and injured others. The fire broke out early Fr...
Jan 28, 2021
Matthews scores winner, Maple Leafs beat Oilers to extend win streak
EDMONTON - Auston Matthews scored the winner on a third-period power play Thursday as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3.Jason Spezza, with a goal and an assist, William Nylander...
Jan 28, 2021
Boeser's three-point night leads Vancouver Canucks to 4-1 win over Ottawa Senators
VANCOUVER - Brock Boeser had two goals and an assist Thursday, helping the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. It was the third time in four nights that the Canucks (5-5-0) beat t...
Jan 28, 2021
Canadiens top Flames 4-2 in home opener, remain unbeaten in regulation this season
MONTREAL - Brendan Gallagher, Shea Weber, Josh Anderson and Tyler Toffoli scored as Montreal defeated the Calgary Flames 4-2 in the Canadiens' home opener at Bell Centre on Thursday night. Jesperi Kot...
Jan 28, 2021
Feds launch process to develop legislation on Indigenous-controlled health care
OTTAWA - The federal government will work with Indigenous leaders to co-develop legislation aimed at giving First Nations, Metis and Inuit people control over the delivery of health care in their comm...
Jan 28, 2021
Upcoming Family Day holiday seen as next obstacle in B.C.'s COVID-19 response
NANAIMO - B.C.'s COVID-19 curve continues to fluctuate.A joint statement from the province and public health on Thursday, Jan. 28 reported 546 new cases across B.C.Island Health reported 32 new cases ...
Jan 28, 2021
Vancouver Coastal Health warns of rising COVID-19 cases in Whistler, B.C.
Vancouver Coastal Health is urging residents and visitors in Whistler, B.C., to do what they can to prevent community transmission of COVID-19 amid a rise in cases. The health authority says in a news...
Jan 28, 2021
Botticelli painting sells for $92 million at auction in NYC
NEW YORK - A small painting by Sandro Botticelli sold at Sotheby's in New York on Thursday for $92.2 million, an auction record for the Renaissance master. The work, "Young Man Holding a Roundel," fro...
Jan 28, 2021
Kenny Chesney group helps install artificial reef in Florida
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - Country music superstar Kenny Chesney's No Shoes Reefs organization is helping to install an artificial reef off of Florida's Atlantic coast. The organization and other marine gro...
Jan 28, 2021
Netflix leads GLAAD Media Awards for LGBTQ representation
NEW YORK - Netflix is once again the top contender at the GLAAD Media Awards with 26 nominations, snapping up film nods for "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and "The Prom," comedy series nominations for "De...
Jan 28, 2021