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Source: CFL would use federal government loan to cover hub, player costs
TORONTO - If successful in securing a $30-million, interest-free loan from the federal government, the CFL would use the money to cover such operating costs as player salaries, COVID-19 ...
Aug 04, 2020

NHL notebook: McDavid's mixes elite skill and speed to give Blackhawks fits
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid's speed alone makes him a dangerous player, but it's what he can do while in full flight that gives opposing defenceman fits. The Edmonton Oilers captain scored three goals M...
Aug 04, 2020

Confusion mounts as Liberals contend no students participated in grant program
OTTAWA - A Halifax-based charity is expressing confusion and frustration as it looks likely to have to foot the bill for nine students hired through the federal volunteer program at the centre of the ...
Aug 04, 2020

Paul outpaces opponents in Green party leadership fundraising efforts
OTTAWA - Green party leadership hopeful Annamie Paul is solidifying her spot as a front-runner in the race to succeed Elizabeth May. Party data show as of the end of July, Paul's fundraising haul was ...
Aug 04, 2020

Virus ravages poor California county along Mexican border
CALEXICO, Calif. - Dr. Tien Vo's last stop of the night is the home of a 35-year-old woman who has diabetes, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and, now, the coronavirus. The virus killed her father six day...
Aug 04, 2020

B.C. allows private pot retailers to sell products online for in-store pick-up
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says new rules for private cannabis retailers will allow pot to be reserved and paid for online, but customers still have to pick up...
Aug 04, 2020

Federal government announces wildlife conservation fund for southeastern B.C.
VANCOUVER - The federal government is investing $2 million over four years to support species at risk and habitat protection in southeastern British Columbia. Jonathan Wilkinson, minister of envi...
Aug 04, 2020

Husband of DA charged with pulling gun on protesters in LA
LOS ANGELES - The husband of the Los Angeles district attorney has been charged with pointing a gun at Black Lives Matter members who demonstrated outside the couple's home the day before the primary ...
Aug 04, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine efforts provide hope but no silver bullet to stop pandemic: Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's top public health doctors warned Tuesday that vaccines in development for COVID-19 provide hope but will not mean an immediate end to the pandemic. Dr. Theresa Tam says the Public He...
Aug 04, 2020

Military exercise in Arctic aims to send message without spreading COVID-19
OTTAWA - Canada and some of its closest allies are launching a major naval exercise in the Arctic today that aims to send a message of unity without spreading COVID-19. The three-week training exercis...
Aug 04, 2020