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Provincial weekend COVID-19 cases pace below 100 per day, 12 in Island Health
NANAIMO - Three weeks removed from the launch of B.C.'s restart plan, active COVID-19 cases are continuing their march down.A joint statement from public health and the province reported 277 new cases...
Jun 14, 2021
Canada names 30-man roster for July rugby internationals against Wales, England
Matt Heaton of Rugby ATL and Ben LeSage and Lucas Rumball of the Toronto Arrows will co--captain Canada for rugby test matches next month in Wales and England. Canada coach Kingsley Jones has named 30...
Jun 14, 2021
AP source: New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as coach
Gerard Gallant is set to join one of hockey's oldest organizations instead of the NHL's newest franchise after reaching an agreement to coach the New York Rangers. Gallant and the Rangers have a deal ...
Jun 14, 2021
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin files court challenge of his firing from vaccine rollout
OTTAWA - The military commander who was removed from his post as the head of vaccine logistics last month is alleging his dismissal involved political interference by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and...
Jun 14, 2021
CFL board of governors votes unanimously to start 2021 season in August after meeting
The CFL says professional football will return to Canada in August. The CFL's board of governors voted unanimously Monday in favour of an amended collective bargaining agreement and starting the 2021 ...
Jun 14, 2021
Spain held to 0-0 draw by Sweden at Euro 2020
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) - The chances came and went but neither Spain nor Sweden managed to put any of them in the net Monday in a 0-0 draw at the European Championship. Spain dominated possession and sta...
Jun 14, 2021
Canadian women put on better show but fail to score in 0-0 soccer draw with Brazil
CARTAGENA, Spain - Canada posted its fourth straight clean sheet, playing Brazil to a scoreless draw in an international women's soccer friendly Monday. It was a better showing from the Canadians than...
Jun 14, 2021
Mounties investigate toxin after dead squirrels found at park in Richmond, B.C.
RICHMOND, B.C. - The discovery of a toxic substance in a park where a number of dead and sick squirrels were reported last week is being investigated by police in Richmond, B.C. The RCMP say a residen...
Jun 14, 2021
Canada wants 'robust' investigation into origins of COVID-19: Health Minister Hajdu
Health Minister Patty Hajdu says Canada will work with its international partners to make sure there is a "robust" and ongoing investigation into the origins of the novel coronavirus. The communique t...
Jun 14, 2021
Veteran Liberal MP Wayne Easter won't seek re-election in long-held P.E.I. riding
OTTAWA - Veteran Liberal MP Wayne Easter has decided not to run for a tenth term in Parliament. The one-time cabinet minister says he won't seek re-election in the Prince Edward Island riding of Malpe...
Jun 14, 2021