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Ottawa cyclist Michael Woods finishes second in 14th stage of Spanish Vuelta
ORENSE, Spain - Ottawa cyclist Michael Woods finished second in Wednesday's 14th stage of the Spanish Vuelta. Woods narrowly missed his second stage win of the event, finishing just behind Tim We...
Nov 04, 2020
Federal government announces new mandatory requirements for travellers to Canada
OTTAWA - On Monday, the federal government announced new mandatory requirements for travellers to Canada.Pre-arrival to Canada:As of November 21, air travellers whose final destination is Canada will ...
Nov 04, 2020
Four facing drug charge after vehicle stop in southwest Saskatchewan
MAPLE CREEK, SK - RCMP in Maple Creek seized $50,000 and items used in drug trafficking after acting on a tip about drugs being used in a vehicle.According to an RCMP release, officers stopped the veh...
Nov 04, 2020
NDP to put wealth tax for pandemic expenses on Commons agenda: Singh
OTTAWA - Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will use an upcoming chance to set the agenda in the House of Commons to push for a new tax on wealthy people and those who made massive profit...
Nov 04, 2020
Zverev denies domestic abuse accusation by ex-girlfriend
PARIS - Alexander Zverev again denied accusations of domestic abuse made by a former girlfriend who said the German tennis player tried to strangle her with a pillow before last year's U.S. Open. Zver...
Nov 04, 2020
Close U.S. election shows power of individual vote, Americans in Canada say
TORONTO - The closely contested U.S. election has brought home the power of the individual voter for Americans in Canada who hail from the handful of toss-up states that will decide who occupies the W...
Nov 04, 2020
Multiple Medicine Hat teenagers in quarantine after weekend Halloween party
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Multiple city teens are in quarantine after attending at least one Halloween party on Saturday that included an individual who subsequently tested positive for COVID-19, according t...
Nov 04, 2020
COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths may continue to rise in coming weeks: Tam
MONTREAL - Canada's chief public health officer is warning that severe cases of COVID-19 may rise in the coming days and weeks as hospitalizations and deaths catch up to the recent spread of the illne...
Nov 04, 2020
Brooks elementary school placed on 'Watch' list
BROOKS, AB - Eastbrook Elementary School has been placed on the provincial "Watch" list as it deals with an outbreak of COVID-19.The Brooks school received notice of the "Watch" designation on Tuesday...
Nov 04, 2020
Ontario puts Hamilton's potential Commonwealth Games bid in limbo
Hamilton's pursuit of a Commonwealth Games has become more complex with the Ontario government's refusal to back a bid before 2027. A private group comprised of Hamilton business and community leaders...
Nov 04, 2020