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FIFA files criminal complaint against Blatter over museum
GENEVA - FIFA has filed a criminal complaint against former president Sepp Blatter over the finances of its loss-making soccer museum in Zurich. FIFA said on Tuesday it suspected "criminal mismanageme...
Dec 22, 2020
BioNTech CEO confident vaccine will work on UK variant
BERLIN - German pharmaceutical company BioNTech is confident that its coronavirus vaccine works against the new UK variant, but further studies are need to be completely sure, its chief executive said...
Dec 22, 2020
Ontario wants better testing for COVID-19 at airports: In The News for Dec. 22
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 Dec. 22 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Dec 22, 2020
Feds have not 'demonstrated need' for security-screening measures: privacy watchdog
OTTAWA - The federal privacy watchdog is pressing for changes to security screening procedures for public servants. An internal memo prepared by the privacy commissioner's office says the government h...
Dec 22, 2020
A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans
The largest mass immunization effort in Canadian history began Dec. 14 in Ontario and Quebec after the country received its first COVID-19 vaccine shipment. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada h...
Dec 22, 2020
Our Favourite Stories of 2020: Woman attacks cougar in bid to save dog at Nanaimo River
NANAIMO - A story that stands out from 2020 fits perfectly with how wild a year it was.Cougar sightings alone are quite rare and typically almost never result in a physical interaction and over a 17 y...
Dec 21, 2020
Woodbine Mohawk Park to run doubleheader before shutting down
A standardbred racing double-header will run on Wednesday at Woodbine Mohawk Park as its final event of the season before COVID-19 restrictions shut down the track. Woodbine Entertainment made the ann...
Dec 21, 2020
Air Force: Blacks are more likely investigated, disciplined
WASHINGTON - Black service members in the Air Force are far more likely to be investigated, arrested, face disciplinary actions and be discharged for misconduct, according to a new report that looked ...
Dec 21, 2020
Silver confident that NBA season can be pulled off safely
The NBA found a way to get through last season amid a pandemic. Adam Silver sees no reason why the same cannot ring true again this season. Silver, the the NBA's Commissioner, said Monday - one day be...
Dec 21, 2020
Meet Fritz, a sweet older gentleman
NANAIMO - Fritz is a delightful older gentleman looking for a comfortable home to spend his time. Fritz is 15-years-old and has lived quite a life. After many adventures, he's ready to curl up somewhe...
Dec 21, 2020