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Net-zero climate bill, conversion therapy ban, lab documents on Parliament's agenda
OTTAWA - Parliamentarians are entering what could be their final stretch in the House of Commons before summer break as the Liberal government sharpens its focus on two key pieces of legislation. On t...
Jun 21, 2021

Armenia PM party wins snap parliamentary election
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) - Results released Monday showed the party of Armenia's acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan won the snap parliamentary elections he called to ease anger over a peace deal he si...
Jun 20, 2021

Nicolas Roy overtime goal gives Golden Knights win over Canadiens, series tied 2-2
MONTREAL - The Golden Knights are back on level terms in the Stanley Cup semifinals. Nicolas Roy scored his fourth goal of the playoffs at 1:18 of overtime as Vegas defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1...
Jun 20, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on June 20, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday June 20, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 352,550 new vaccinations administered for a total of 32,171,23...
Jun 20, 2021

Canadian Mackenzie Hughes loses lead, unravels in U.S. Open fourth round
SAN DIEGO - A rough day at the U.S. Open for Mackenzie Hughes saw the Canadian golfer lose his lead early and fall out of contention at Torrey Pines Sunday. Hughes of Dundas, Ont., made three bogeys a...
Jun 20, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, June 20, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday June 20, 2021. Some provinces and territories do not report daily case numbers. There are 1,408,835 confirmed case...
Jun 20, 2021

Thief strikes numerous times across Vancouver Island in one-week crime spree
PARKSVILLE - Mounties are looking for man wanted for numerous incidents across the mid-island including theft of a vehicle. According to Oceanside RCMP, a Chevy Silverado pick-up truck was reported st...
Jun 20, 2021

Toronto's Summer McIntosh earns Olympic swim berth at age 14
TORONTO - Penny Oleksiak describes Summer McIntosh as "all gas, no brakes." The 14-year-old McIntosh will be among Canada's youngest Olympians in Tokyo, if not the youngest. McIntosh edged Oleksiak in...
Jun 20, 2021

Vancouver Whitecaps esports gamer finishes runner-up in FIFA North American playoffs
D.C. United esports gamer Mohamed (KingCJ0) Alioune Diop defeated Agit (AgitPower) Katilmis of the Vancouver Whitecaps in a penalty shootout Sunday to win the EA Sports FIFA 21 Global Series North Ame...
Jun 20, 2021

Booker gets first triple-double, Suns beat Clippers 120-114
PHOENIX (AP) - Devin Booker had 40 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his first career triple-double and the Phoenix Suns overcame Chris Paul's absence to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114 on ...
Jun 20, 2021