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Rent relief and a giant kitchen for COVID-19 pandemic; In The News for April 24
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 24 ... ---...
Apr 24, 2020
Medical regulator to hear case of Toronto neurosurgeon who murdered wife
TORONTO - Ontario's medical regulator is set to hear the case today of a Toronto neurosurgeon who murdered his wife two days after she filed for divorce. The disciplinary committee of t...
Apr 24, 2020
Digital vigil to honour Nova Scotia victims with national, local tributes
A tribute to the 22 Nova Scotians who died in one of Canada's deadliest mass killings will stream on Facebook this evening. The vigil, titled "Nova Scotia Remembers," will include messages of sup...
Apr 24, 2020
Gangs changing tactics as closed borders, COVID-19 deal impact
VANCOUVER - Gangs and organized crime groups in B.C. are changing how they operate and run their illegal business due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, police forces say. Since physical...
Apr 24, 2020
One constant in this unique NFL draft: Joe Burrow at the top
In this most unique of drafts, filled with technological concerns and even uncertainty when real football might return, there was one constant Thursday night: Joe Burrow. For months, the national cham...
Apr 23, 2020
Major League Soccer extends team training moratorium through May 15
Major League Soccer has extended its team training moratorium through May 15. The move is not a surprise given the league, on April 17, extended its suspension of play to at least June 8 due...
Apr 23, 2020
One constant in this unique NFL draft: Joe Burrow at the top
In this most unique of drafts, filled with technological concerns and even uncertainty when real football might return, there was one constant Thursday night: Joe Burrow. For months, the national cham...
Apr 23, 2020
'Parks and Recreation' cast reunites for fundraising special
LOS ANGELES - The original cast members of "Parks and Recreation" are getting back to work for a coronavirus-related fundraising special. Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman and Ada...
Apr 23, 2020
'The Chi' star arrested for drugs, weapons in Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. - A fired star of the hit Showtime series "The Chi" who was also featured in the Academy Award-nominated film "Straight Outta Compton" has been arrested on drugs and weapons charges on...
Apr 23, 2020
Hello Joe! Bengals take Heisman winner Burrow 1st overall
CINCINNATI - Joe Burrow's next challenge is daunting: return to his home state and resurrect the woebegone Bengals. Cincinnati took the Heisman Trophy winner first overall in the NFL draft Thursday ni...
Apr 23, 2020