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Thousands of Canadians could be affected by Trump's decision to extend visa ban
WASHINGTON - Thousands of Canadians working for technology companies or multinational corporations in the United States could be affected by a new ban that freezes the issuance of ...
Jun 24, 2020
Couple used transplant experience to help navigate pregnancy during pandemic
VANCOUVER - Kate and Brian Chong couldn't have known they would become parents during a pandemic, but they were more prepared than most for a difficult pregnancy. Brian donated a kidney to h...
Jun 24, 2020
More GTA businesses open up and the Hockey Hall of Fame; In The News for June 24
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 June 24 ... What...
Jun 24, 2020
Jarome Iginla strong candidate to earn spot in Hockey Hall of Fame today
TORONTO - Former Calgary Flames star Jarome Iginla headlines the list of first-time eligible players for selection to the Hockey Hall of Fame today. The class of 2020 will be unveiled this afternoon a...
Jun 24, 2020
PM Trudeau among prominent speakers featured at Collision tech conference
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be among some 600 prominent politicians, business leaders and journalists featured at one of the world's largest tech conferences. The two-day Collision con...
Jun 24, 2020
Charleston votes to remove statue of slavery advocate
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Officials in the historic South Carolina city of Charleston voted unanimously Tuesday to remove a statue of former vice-president and slavery advocate John C. Calhoun from a downtow...
Jun 23, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC ties NBA 2K League esports record with 10th straight win
TORONTO - Unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC swept Magic Gaming in their best-of-three esports series Tuesday to tie the NBA 2K League record for consecutive regular-season wins at 10. Toronto (10-0) thumpe...
Jun 23, 2020
Trump's pick defeated in North Carolina GOP House primary
RALEIGH, N.C. - A 24-year-old real estate investment CEO won Tuesday's Republican primary runoff for a western North Carolina congressional seat over President Donald Trump's endorsed candidate for th...
Jun 23, 2020
New bridge north of Qualicum Beach to serve recreators, emergency responders
NANAIMO -A tender awarded to install a bridge to span Little Qualicum River will benefit recreators, the environment and provide a vital link for emergency responders.Regional District of Nanaimo boar...
Jun 23, 2020
B.C. proposes 'first-step' amendments to laws governing condo insurance
VICTORIA - The B.C. government says it's taking the first steps to address concerns about sky-high costs and the availability of insurance for condominiums that have seen premiums rise ...
Jun 23, 2020