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Canadian Press NewsAlert: N.L. premier dissolves legislature, campaign set to begin
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey's office has confirmed he will make an official election announcement this evening at the provincial legislature. He asked Newfoundlan...
Jan 15, 2021
Skyler Astin finds new notes to hit on ‘Zoey’s Playlist’
NEW YORK - By page two of the pilot script for NBC's " Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," Skylar Astin knew he wanted the role of Max Richman. The NBC musical series, now airing season two on Tuesdays, s...
Jan 15, 2021
Quebec prosecutors won't appeal acquittals in Rozon, Salvail cases after review
MONTREAL - The Crown says it won't appeal the acquittals in the cases of Quebec media stars Gilbert Rozon and Eric Salvail. A spokeswoman for the director of criminal and penal prosecutions made the a...
Jan 15, 2021
In mandate letter, PM tells Freeland to spend on temporary measures until crisis ends
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is putting a caveat on orders to his finance minister to spend as needed until the end of the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. In a mandate letter to Finance ...
Jan 15, 2021
Canada says first COVID-19 vaccine for refugees in Jordan offers glimmer of hope
OTTAWA - Canada's international development minister says the world's first inoculation of a refugee with a COVID-19 vaccine this week is an important milestone in ending the pandemic everywhere. Kari...
Jan 15, 2021
Picturesque lighthouse at Nova Scotia's Peggys Cove to get viewing platform
HALIFAX - The rugged point of land upon which sits the Peggys Cove lighthouse will be getting a much-needed facelift this summer. Plans were announced today to build a large viewing platform to improv...
Jan 15, 2021
Mike Pence calls Kamala Harris to offer congratulations
WASHINGTON - Vice-President Mike Pence has called his soon-to-be successor Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations, according to two people familiar with the conversation. It's the first known cont...
Jan 15, 2021
Nanaimo Jr. A Timbermen add six players in midget draft
NANAIMO - The Junior A Timbermen added six new players to their organization in the annual BCJALL midget draft.The event was held virtually on Thursday, Jan. 14 from the Langley Events Centre.General ...
Jan 15, 2021
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson leaves Canada Soccer coaching job
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson is leaving her coaching role with Canada Soccer. The 38-year-old most recently served as assistant coach of the senior women's team and head coach of the ...
Jan 15, 2021
Trudeau leaves door open to tighter travel ban, eyeing COVID-19 mutations abroad
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is leaving the door open to tighter travel restrictions, including a possible ban on outbound air travel. Trudeau says the government is "always open to strength...
Jan 15, 2021