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Call for coaching codes of conduct after harassment allegations at UVic
VANCOUVER - Post-secondary institutions in British Columbia are being urged to create coaching codes of conduct after verbal abuse complaints were made against a rowing coach at the University of Vict...
Mar 15, 2020
Saudi Aramco's net income drops to $88.2 billion in 2019
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday its net income dropped by $22.9 billion in 2019 to $88.2 billion, a sharp decrease coming as the kingdom stands ready to flood an alrea...
Mar 15, 2020
Countries around the world announce more virus restrictions
BARCELONA, Spain - Authorities around the world turned to increasingly drastic measures to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus Sunday, with lockdowns, curfews and travel restrictions spreadi...
Mar 15, 2020
Israeli PM's corruption trial postponed due to coronavirus
JERUSALEM - A Jerusalem district court announced on Sunday that it was postponing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial for two months because of restrictions arising from the out...
Mar 15, 2020
Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president's personal physician. The White House released the test results Saturday night after Trump t...
Mar 14, 2020
Wife of Spain’s prime minister tests positive for virus
MADRID - Spain's government said Saturday that the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Snchez has tested positive for the new coronavirus. It said Begoa Gmez and the prime minister are in good health and fol...
Mar 14, 2020
Flames won't pay event staff during COVID-19 suspension; Oilers offer assistance
The Calgary Flames will not be assisting their part-time, hourly, and event staff who will be underemployed during the suspension of the NHL season. The Flames sent an email to their hourly and event ...
Mar 14, 2020
Reds' Trevor Bauer organizing 'sandlot' game in Arizona
PHOENIX - Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer says he is organizing a "sandlot" baseball game. He also is trying to raise $1 million for Major League Baseball game-day staff who could be affected by ...
Mar 14, 2020
People over 70 should stay home amid COVID-19 outbreak: Legault
Quebec Premier Francois Legault called on the province's seniors and those who may be inclined to visit them to stay home until further notice on Saturday in a bid to stop the growing spread of C...
Mar 14, 2020
Nine new cases of COVID-19 identified in B.C., more anticipated through adapted testing
VANCOUVER - Health officials in British Columbia say nine new cases of COVID-19 identified has brought the number of confirmed cases in the province to 73.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry an...
Mar 14, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix confirmed nine new cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. (File Photo/Canadian Press)