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NHLers get a kick out of old broadcasts: 'Hilarious how much the game's changed'
Ben Chiarot had seen plenty of Bobby Orr highlights. The elegant, seemingly effortless rushes. His superior skill and vision. And of course, that horizontal mid-air celebration after sc...
Apr 19, 2020
Canadians reporting more wildlife sightings during COVID-19 isolation
sMONTREAL - When Josianne Plante looked out her window on a recent morning, she was surprised to see a pair of large, bare-headed wild turkeys going for a stroll through her east-end Montreal neighbou...
Apr 19, 2020
Nanaimo streets crowded by classic cars fundraising for COVID-19 research
NANAIMO - Around 130 cars of all make, model and vintage paraded through Nanaimo on Saturday evening in a show of solidarity in the fight against COVID-19.Cars4COVID drove from south Nanaimo to Nanaim...
Apr 18, 2020 Around 130 cars descended on Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Saturday evening for a tribute to first responders and front-line workers. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Pagenaud beats Penske teammates to win another virtual race
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A second straight victory in virtual racing for Simon Pagenaud and Team Penske, and tempers were hot at the end of this one. Pagenaud, the reigning Indianapolis 500 winner, competed ...
Apr 18, 2020
COVID-19 cases in the Island Heath Region increase to 97, as province continues to battle the pandemic
NANAIMO - There have been three new cases of COVID-19 reported on Vancouver Island in the past 24 hours.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement on Saturday, April 18 in Victor...
Apr 18, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry delivers a daily update COVID-19 address at the Parliament Buildings Press Theatre in Victoria. (BC Government Flickr)
Calls to release some federal inmates amid COVID-19 outbreak grow
OTTAWA - Prisons need to step up COVID-19 testing and sanitary measures to help prevent mass outbreaks among incarcerated populations, as well as release some offenders immediately,&nbs...
Apr 18, 2020
Feds pledge $306M aid for Indigenous businesses suffering COVID-19 losses
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will provide $306 million in funding to help small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses suffering the economic effects of the COVID-19 pand...
Apr 18, 2020
Canada-United States border to be closed for another 30 days
OTTAWA - Canada has extended its border closure with the United States for 30 days. The closure restricts non-essential travel across the border. The border was originally closed on March 21 because o...
Apr 18, 2020
Red Cross to train nursing home volunteers in Montreal, Canada's COVID-19 epicentre
MONTREAL - The regional health authority for Montreal's West Island says it is partnering with the Canadian Red Cross to organize training for volunteers at nursing homes ravaged by the COVID-19 ...
Apr 18, 2020
Trudeau hopeful for deal with Opposition parties on House of Commons re-opening
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament across Canada are waiting to learn whether they will have to make their way to Ottawa tomorrow as negotiations continue between the Liberals and Oppositio...
Apr 18, 2020