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New York City curfew lifts early following peaceful protests
New York City lifted the curfew spurred by protests against police brutality ahead of schedule Sunday after a peaceful night, free of the clashes or ransacking of stores that rocked the city days earl...
Jun 07, 2020

Anti-racism, anti-police brutality march to be held in downtown Montreal
Montreal will play host to an anti-racism rally today as marches and events are planned for a few other cities in the province. Demonstrators will gather at a large square in downtown Montreal&nb...
Jun 07, 2020

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundland and Labrador ...
Jun 07, 2020

'I'm really proud': NHLPA chief on players speaking out about social justice
Don Fehr didn't attend to his college graduation. The shootings at Kent State - where Ohio National Guard troops opened fire on students peacefully protesting the Vietnam War - happened abou...
Jun 07, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:48 a.m. ET on June 7, 2020: There are 95,472 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 52,624 confirme...
Jun 07, 2020

'What happened inside the hospital?' Family of Regina man wants answers
REGINA - Grieving relatives of a football player who they say died by suicide after seeking help at a hospital believe a recent change by Saskatchewan health of...
Jun 07, 2020

More than $60K raised for Nanaimo food bank after generous family matches donations
NANAIMO - A generous Nanaimo family has reached their goal in matching donations for the Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Food Bank. They offered at the beginning of May to match donations up to $25,000 for ...
Jun 07, 2020

'I'm really proud': NHLPA chief on players speaking out about social justice
Don Fehr didn't attend to his college graduation. The shootings at Kent State - where Ohio National Guard troops opened fire on students peacefully protesting the Vietnam War - happened abou...
Jun 07, 2020

'More and more claims:' Pandemic lawsuits could tie up courts for years
CALGARY - Lawsuits involving seniors homes, airlines, universities and ticket providers affected by COVID-19 could tie up Canadian courts for years, says a litigation lawyer. Michael Smith, a partner ...
Jun 07, 2020

'What happened inside the hospital?' Family of Regina man wants answers
REGINA - Grieving relatives of a football player who they say died by suicide after seeking help at a hospital believe a recent change by Saskatchewan health of...
Jun 07, 2020