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Dr. Bonnie Henry, virus hunter, healer, resolves to 'break' COVID-19
VICTORIA - At the end of a stark news conference during which Dr. Bonnie Henry wiped tears as she broke the news confirming diagnosis of two cases of COVID-19 transmission at a North Vancouver lo...
Mar 10, 2020
First lady urges PTA to teach positive behaviour to children
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Melania Trump urged parents and teachers Tuesday to teach children how to interact in positive ways and also to prepare them for the negativity that comes with living in a digital ag...
Mar 10, 2020
Conservatives call for spending cuts, waste reduction in federal budget
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are calling for spending cuts and waste reduction in the coming budget to unleash the economy and create jobs. Tory MPs told a Sunday n...
Mar 10, 2020
Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador tops Alberta's Bottcher 7-3 to win Brier
KINGSTON, Ont. - The usual hype didn't accompany Brad Gushue's Newfoundland and Labrador team to the Tim Hortons Brier this time around. They weren't considered the favourite this year....
Mar 10, 2020
Hockey Canada releases roster for cancelled women's world championship
CALGARY - Hockey Canada has released its 23-player roster for the team that would have competed at the cancelled world women's hockey championship. The tournament was scheduled to begin March 31 in Ha...
Mar 10, 2020
Carlos Santana cancels European tour due to coronavirus
Carlos Santana is the latest musician to cancel concerts because of public health concerns and performance restrictions due to the growing coronavirus outbreak. The Grammy-winning star announced Tuesd...
Mar 10, 2020
Canadian, U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft off Alaskan coast
OTTAWA - Military authorities say U.S. and Canadian fighter jets scrambled Monday to intercept two Russian reconnaissance planes travelling near the North American coast. The North American Aerospace ...
Mar 10, 2020
Warrant issued for father's arrest, but whereabouts of child unknown
TORONTO - A Canada-wide criminal warrant for alleged child abduction has been issued for a father who has flouted court orders to return his son to Alberta from overseas, police confirmed Tuesday. How...
Mar 10, 2020
Nanaimo RCMP warn about rise of door-to-door fraudsters
NANAIMO - Local police are asking people to be wary of fake door-to-door sales people and trades workers.Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said four complaints already lodged to police this month involve...
Mar 10, 2020 Nanaimo RCMP say reports of unlicensed scammers door-knocking to provide a range of services increases this time of year (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)
Liberals defends $4M transfer from operating budget amid veterans' backlog fury
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is defending its choice to take more than $4 million from Veterans Affairs Canada's operating budget at a time when the department is struggling with a backlog of tens ...
Mar 10, 2020