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COVID-19 pandemic prompts recent newcomers to leave Canada for their home countries
OTTAWA - The economic and life disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted some recent immigrants to leave Canada and return to their countries of origin, where they have more social and f...
Mar 07, 2021
Mother of slain daughters supports recent changes to Canada's Divorce Act
VICTORIA - Legal experts and a mother whose ex-partner was convicted of murdering their two daughters hope changes to Canada's Divorce Act will better protect children. Changes to the law took effect ...
Mar 07, 2021
In Newfoundland and Labrador, three ingredients made for explosive COVID-19 outbreak
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - With her classes, three part-time jobs and a wide circle of friends, Grade 12 student Alika White began Feb. 7 with a full schedule. But after a call from public health officials in...
Mar 07, 2021
Mother of slain daughters supports recent changes to Canada's Divorce Act
VICTORIA - Legal experts and a mother whose ex-partner was convicted of murdering their two daughters hope changes to Canada's Divorce Act will better protect children. Changes to the law took effect ...
Mar 07, 2021
Connor McDavid snaps three-game pointless streak in 3-2 Oilers win over Flames
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid snapped a three-game pointless streak with a three-point night in a 3-2 Edmonton Oilers win over the Calgary Flames Saturday at Rogers Place in Edmonton. The superstar had a ...
Mar 06, 2021
Vancouver Canucks down Leafs 4-2, hand Toronto second-straight loss
VANCOUVER - J.T. Miller completed the comeback for the Vancouver Canucks Saturday, lifting the team to a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Miller and Brock Boeser each had a goal and two assis...
Mar 06, 2021
Second-period surge carries Montreal Canadiens past the Winnipeg Jets in 7-1 romp
MONTREAL - Brendan Gallagher scored twice in a four-goal second-period surge as the Montreal Canadiens finally found a way to beat Winnipeg, thumping the Jets 7-1 Saturday. Montreal (11-6-6) was comin...
Mar 06, 2021
Westwood takes 1-shot lead at Bay Hill, Canadian Conners tied for second
ORLANDO, Fla. - Lee Westwood isn't just killing time waiting to become old enough to compete against guys his own age. He might not be able to contemplate driving a par 5 - that sideshow Saturday at B...
Mar 06, 2021
Kupcho eagles 18th to cut Ernst’s LPGA Tour lead to stroke
OCALA, Fla. - Jennifer Kupcho made a 12-foot eagle putt on the final hole to cut Austin Ernst's lead to a stroke Saturday in the LPGA Tour's Drive On Championship. Kupcho shot a 2-under 70 at rainy Go...
Mar 06, 2021
Forge FC owner upset at Canada Soccer's timing of Canadian Championship final
Forge FC owner Bob Young says the Canadian Premier League champions will be playing the Canadian Championship final against Toronto FC at a disadvantage. In an open letter on social media, Young says ...
Mar 06, 2021