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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for July 29
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. on July 29, 2020: There are 114,994 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 58,897 confirmed (including 5,670 deaths, 50,886 resolved...
Jul 29, 2020
Canadian military shrinks Middle East footprint as ISIL fight enters new phase
OTTAWA - Canada's war against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has quietly entered a new phase, with plans to keep fewer troops in the Middle East even after the pandemic passes. The...
Jul 29, 2020
Oilers defeat Flames 4-1 in exhibition debut of Edmonton's NHL hub-bubble
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid scored two goals Tuesday to pace the Oilers to a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames in the official debut of Edmonton's NHL post-season hub-bubble. Kailer Yamamoto and Patr...
Jul 28, 2020
Asian shares mixed amid dismal earnings, Wall Street slump
TOKYO - Asian shares were mixed Wednesday as reports of dismal company earnings add to pessimism over the widespread economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index lost 0.9% ...
Jul 28, 2020
Kerfoot scores twice, Leafs down Canadiens in exhibition play as NHL returns
TORONTO - Morgan Rielly had a goal and two assists, Alexander Kerfoot scored twice, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in their exhibition matchup Tues...
Jul 28, 2020
2 more HRs, 3 unearned runs help Blue Jays drop Nats to 1-4
WASHINGTON - The reigning World Series champion Nationals dropped to 1-4 in the pandemic-shortened season with a 5-1 loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday night that included two outfielders colliding on a...
Jul 28, 2020
Government-run cannabis store rolls into Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A BC Cannabis Store has arrived in Nanaimo, representing the 20th government-run operation to welcome customers across the province.A tour of the Mary Ellen Dr. store at the Woodgrove Crossi...
Jul 28, 2020
Philadelphia Flyers knock off Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL exhibition opener
TORONTO - Pittsburgh's Conor Sheary scored the first-ever NHL goal in the month of July, but his Penguins lost 3-2 in overtime to the Philadelphia Flyers in exhibition play on Tuesday at Sco...
Jul 28, 2020
Top prospect Pearson looking forward to first big-league start against Scherzer
After tossing the ball around in the outfield, Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson took a few moments Tuesday to walk on the mound at Nationals Park in anticipation of his fir...
Jul 28, 2020
Stars react to nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES - Stars such as Kerry Washington, Christina Applegate and Rachel Brosnahan have expressed excitement after being nominated for the upcoming 72nd Emmy Awards. Because of the coronavirus pan...
Jul 28, 2020