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Trudeau says government looking at plan for return of international tourists
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government plans to take a phased approach to welcoming back international visitors as pandemic restrictions loosen. Trudeau says he expects hig...
Jun 07, 2021
NWHL's Toronto Six name Mark Joslin as second head coach in franchise history
TORONTO - The National Women's Hockey League's Toronto Six have named Mark Joslin as the second head coach in franchise history. Joslin takes over for Digit Murphy, who will remain as team president. ...
Jun 07, 2021
Feedback shows demand for more products in B.C.'s recycling program
More items could be added to B.C. recycling programs if the public gets what it wants.The province says feedback to a policy intentions paper shows broad support for adding more products to the recycl...
Jun 07, 2021
Judge dismisses charter application of pastor on trial for violating health orders
EDMONTON - A judge has ruled that the religious freedoms of an Alberta pastor who is on trial for violating COVID-19 regulations were not violated. Pastor James Coates made a charter application in re...
Jun 07, 2021
New this week: 'In the Heights,' 'Loki' and 'Infinite”
Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES - Summer movies are finally starting t...
Jun 07, 2021
Revisions to Broadcasting Act won't cover online porn, heritage minister says
OTTAWA - Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault says sweeping updates to the Broadcasting Act will not cover pornography or sexually exploitive content online. Guilbeault told a parliamentary committee t...
Jun 07, 2021
Clippers schedule set for 2021/22 BCHL campaign
NANAIMO - It will be a later start than normal, but the BCHL's Nanaimo Clippers have a new target for some competitive game action.The team will start on the road for a double header against the Powel...
Jun 07, 2021
Quebec relaxes COVID-19 restrictions as Ontario accelerates reopening plan
COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed in much of Quebec today as Ontario announced that its reopening plan will be moved ahead by several days. The Ontario government says it will begin loosening restric...
Jun 07, 2021
Canada to receive 2.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine this week
OTTAWA - Canada is scheduled to receive 2.4 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine this week as more Canadians get their first and second jabs. Those shots are the only expected shipmen...
Jun 07, 2021
Indigenous leaders frustrated after Pope passes on apology for residential schools
Indigenous leaders are expressing disappointment and frustration over comments from Pope Francis they say fell short of an apology for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. "It's just par...
Jun 07, 2021