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The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 11:45 MPs are back in the House of Commons after the four main parties failed to reach consensus on keeping Parliament ad...
Apr 20, 2020
Japan scientist 'very pessimistic' Olympics will happen
TOKYO - A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is "very pessimistic" the postponed Tokyo Olympics can open in 15 months. "To be honest with you, I don't think the Olympics is likely to be ...
Apr 20, 2020
Lockdowns ease worldwide, but political heat rises in US
COPENHAGEN - Tattoo parlours and hair salons in Denmark. Beaches in Australia. Bookstores in Germany. Countries around the world that have seen coronavirus infections flatten out began easing their lo...
Apr 20, 2020
Asia Today: India, Singapore see record numbers of new cases
BANGKOK - India and Singapore announced their biggest single-day spikes in new coronavirus cases on Monday, as the crisis intensifies in parts of Asia. India's spike came after the government eased on...
Apr 20, 2020
White House to hold call with governors on testing supplies
WASHINGTON - After insisting it was up to governors to ramp up coronavirus testing in their states, the Trump administration is finally acknowledging their pleas for help. Vice-President Mike Pence wi...
Apr 20, 2020
Toronto FC's Michael Bradley says ankle is progressing well from January surgery
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley says his rehab from January ankle surgery is progressing well. Tuesday marks 13 weeks since Bradley underwent surgery in New York City to repair his r...
Apr 20, 2020
Frustrations grow among Nanaimo residents over COVID recreation restrictions
NANAIMO - As heavy COVID-19 restrictions move into its second month frustrations mount over people seemingly ignoring social distancing rules.Outdoor settings like Neck Point Park and Maffeo Sutton Pa...
Apr 20, 2020 The City of Nanaimo has installed signage at all popular outdoor areas encouraging social distancing. (submitted/Maija Rawnsley)
Toronto Wolfpack on verge of signing England international Kallum Watkins
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack are close to signing England international centre Kallum Watkins, needing only the approval of rugby league authorities to complete the deal. Wolfpack CEO Bob Hunter ack...
Apr 20, 2020
Parties still can't agree on how best to resume Parliament
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he has not changed his position on a tentative deal struck with the Liberals and Bloc Quebecois about the conditions under which the House of Commons should resu...
Apr 20, 2020
N.C. farm rents out miniature donkey to crash video calls
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. - A miniature donkey named Mambo is getting some online love in North Carolina, where a farm is getting in on the idea of having animals spice up tedious virtual meetings during the...
Apr 20, 2020