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Russia to make Sputnik V vaccine in Italy; a 1st in EU
MILAN - Russia has signed a deal to produce its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in Italy, the first contract in the European Union, the Italian Russian Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday. The deal wa...
Mar 09, 2021
Buckingham Palace's silence on Harry, Meghan allegations adds to furor
LONDON - Harry and Meghan's allegations of ill treatment by the royal household are so serious that observers say Buckingham Palace's silence has only added to the furor surrounding their TV interview...
Mar 09, 2021
Löw to quit as Germany coach after European Championship
BERLIN - Joachim Lw will step down as Germany coach after this year's European Championship. The German soccer federation said Tuesday that Lw asked to terminate his contract, which was to run through...
Mar 09, 2021
Provinces not yet following U.S. on gatherings and the Junos: In The News for March 9
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 March 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Mar 09, 2021
Obstetrics group welcomes Ontario move to prioritize pregnant women for COVID vaccine
The president of the Ontario Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is applauding the province's move to include pregnant women on its priority list of recipients in the next phase of its COVID-1...
Mar 09, 2021
EU lawmakers lift immunity for Catalan separatist Puigdemont
BRUSSELS - The European Parliament on Tuesday voted to lift the immunity of the former president of Spain's Catalonia region, Carles Puigdemont, a move that could pave the way for his extradition. A d...
Mar 09, 2021
Bo Horvat, Vancouver Canucks edge out 2-1 shootout win over Montreal Canadiens
VANCOUVER - Bo Horvat scored in the shootout Monday, giving the Vancouver Canucks a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. The Canucks captain was the lone player to beat Carey Price in the shootout...
Mar 08, 2021
Oilers open three-game homestand against Senators with 3-2 victory
EDMONTON - Kailer Yamamoto scored the first of three straight goals by Edmonton, and the Oilers held on to beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Monday. Alex Chiasson and Leon Draisaitl also scored for the ...
Mar 08, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, March 8, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 11:00 p.m. ET on Monday March 8, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 78,246 new vaccinations administered for a total of 2,465,435 ...
Mar 08, 2021
Oceanside RCMP investigating complicated stabbing
PARKSVILLE - Police are sifting through the few details available from an early morning stabbing. Oceanside RCMP were called to the 900 block of Fairdowne Rd. in Parksville around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday,...
Mar 08, 2021