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Liberals move toward changing federal drug policy as opioid deaths spike
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is taking steps toward promised changes to federal drug policy and looking at how to reduce opioid-related deaths during the pandemic. Ottawa launched a national c...
Aug 20, 2020
NHL Notebook: Canadiens hoping to have Brendan Gallagher for Game 6
TORONTO - Brendan Gallagher dragged the Canadiens into the fight with their backs against the wall. Now they're left to wonder if the heart-and-soul winger will be available when Montre...
Aug 20, 2020
Montreal groups collect race-based COVID-19 data after Quebec flip-flops
MONTREAL - Community groups in Montreal say they had no choice but to go at it alone after the Quebec government went back on a pledge to collect race-based data to help trace the impact of COVID-19 o...
Aug 20, 2020
Dominic LeBlanc meets N.L. Premier Andrew Furey, hints at support for oil sector
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc hinted Thursday that details about federal support for Newfoundland and Labrador's troubled oil and gas sector...
Aug 20, 2020
Gurriel chops Blue Jays to 3-2 win over Phillies in Game 1
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. chopped a single over a drawn-in infield in the seventh and final inning to drive in Teoscar Hernndez, who earlier made a gutsy baserunning move, and lift the Toron...
Aug 20, 2020
A guide to the new EI and the government's three new benefits for workers
TORONTO - The federal government is switching up its relief programs for unemployed Canadians after doling out $69.37 billion to 8.61 million people across the country whose jobs were impacted by...
Aug 20, 2020
Toronto Raptors are creating their own playoff vibe in NBA bubble
Without a Scotiabank Arena sellout or the rabid Jurassic Park to feed off, Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors are creating their own playoff energy. The defending-champion Raptors lead their ...
Aug 20, 2020
N.B. man accused in 2018 Fredericton mass shooting fit to stand trial: jury
FREDERICTON - The Fredericton man charged in the fatal shootings of four people in the New Brunswick capital two years ago has been found fit to stand trial. Matthew Raymond is acc...
Aug 20, 2020
Crown gives notice of appeal in sexual assault case of former nightclub employee
EDMONTON - The Alberta Crown has filed a notice of appeal over the sentence given to a former Edmonton nightclub employee convicted of sexually assaulting five women. Matthew McKnight, 33, was se...
Aug 20, 2020
Freeland expected to keep playing big role on U.S. file despite move to finance
OTTAWA - Chrystia Freeland is expected to continue playing a key role in the management of Canada's relationship with the United States following her appointment this week as federal finance minister....
Aug 20, 2020