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US sees election threats from China, Russia and Iran
WASHINGTON - The director of US intelligence on Friday raised concerns about interference in the 2020 election by China, Russia and Iran. U.S. intelligence has assessed that China is hoping President ...
Aug 07, 2020
In Canadian libraries, the era of late fees may be headed to history books
HALIFAX - The era of the stern Canadian librarian peering at a patron's record of late items and announcing the amount owed appears to be headed for the history books. All of&...
Aug 07, 2020
New campaign offers donation, exposure to Nanaimo non-profit organizations
NANAIMO - Do you know a deserving Nanaimo non-profit group that could use a boost?NanaimoNewsNOW, in partnership with Nanaimo Mitsubishi and Nissan of Nanaimo, are looking to bolster the profile of am...
Aug 07, 2020
Cardinals’ game against Cubs postponed after positive test
ST. LOUIS - The Cardinals' game Friday against the Chicago Cubs was postponed after another St. Louis player tested positive for COVID-19. Major League Baseball said the game was postponed to allow mo...
Aug 07, 2020
U.S. aluminum tariffs 'disappointing' and 'unfortunate,' says B.C. premier
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says the United States government's decision to impose tariffs on Canadian raw aluminum is "disappointing." A statement from the premier's office says C...
Aug 07, 2020
Former Toronto FC forward Mo Babouli finds new home with CPL's Forge FC
Three years after being discarded by Toronto FC, forward Mo Babouli has found a new home with Hamilton's Forge FC. His journey to the Canadian Premier League champion was circuitous, with a stint in t...
Aug 07, 2020
US sanctions leader of Hong Kong, Chinese authorities
WASHINGTON - The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong officials, including the pro-China leader of the government, accusing them of roles in squashing freedom in the former British colony. Th...
Aug 07, 2020
Approval from Health Canada crucial for CFL in quest for federal money
TORONTO - The CFL's quest for federal funding in order to stage an abbreviated season received a huge boost Friday. The league's health-and-safety protocols remain the biggest requirement in its ...
Aug 07, 2020
Collapse of Nunavut ice shelf like losing a good friend: glaciologist
A glaciologist says it was only a matter of time before Canada's last remaining intact ice shelf broke up. The Canadian Ice Service posted satellite animation on Twitter last weekend showing the ...
Aug 07, 2020
Plane skids off runway in India; 14 killed, dozens hurt
NEW DELHI - An Air India Express flight with 190 people on board skidded off a runway and split in two while landing Friday in heavy rain in southern India. Police said at least 14 people were killed ...
Aug 07, 2020