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'This is beyond my expectations,' Champagne says of Canadian biomanufacturer rebound
OTTAWA - While Canada still has a way to go to rebuild its biomanufacturing sector, Innovation Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne says it has rebounded beyond his initial expectations in the last sev...
Dec 7, 2021
Motorcycle explosion in southern Iraqi city kills at least 4
BASRA, Iraq (AP) - An explosion rocked the center of Iraq's southern city of Basra on Monday, killing at least four people and wounding four others, according to Iraqi security forces. The blast sent ...
Dec 7, 2021
Most Canadians support strong border measures amid new Omicron COVID-19 variant: poll
OTTAWA - Since the announced detection of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a new poll suggests Canadians bracing for the worst. More than four in five respondents to an online survey by Leger and the ...
Dec 7, 2021
Canadians pessimistic on Omicron, new Ont. COVID modelling : In The News for Dec. 7
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 Dec. 7 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Dec 7, 2021
'Cheugy,' 'omicron' among 2021's most mispronounced words
"Cheugy" is apparently a lot to chew on. Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce have something in common - broadcasters butcher their names. An...
Dec 6, 2021
Demko records 30-save shutout, Canucks beat Kings 4-0 in Boudreau's debut
VANCOUVER - Bruce Boudreau got his first win as head coach of the Canucks Monday as Vancouver blanked the L.A. Kings 4-0. The victory came less than 24 hours after the Canucks cleaned house, firing ge...
Dec 6, 2021
Norris' shootout goal puts Senators over Devils, 3-2
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Josh Norris scored the decisive goal in a shootout to lift the Ottawa Senators over the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Monday night, extending the Senators' winning streak to three games...
Dec 6, 2021
VIDEO: Clippers success leading to collegiate hockey opportunities
NANAIMO - It's been a successful year in the standings for the Clippers and also a successful season helping players achieve their NCAA hockey goals.On the ice, December started with losses to Cowicha...
Dec 6, 2021
Race walker Dunfee throwing his hat in political ring for 2022
Canadian race walker Evan Dunfee plans to throw his hat into the political ring next fall. Dunfee, who captured bronze in the 50-kilometre race walk at last summer's Tokyo Olympics, confirmed Monday t...
Dec 6, 2021
First winter snow dump timely reminder ahead of stronger storm season
NANAIMO - The weather on Vancouver Island has been a real soup of drought, intense heat and rain events, with an early dump of wet snow added to the mix. This combination can lead to dry and weakened ...
Dec 6, 2021