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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, April 6, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 11:05 a.m. Nova Scotia is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 today and a total of 36 active cases. Five cases have been identif...
Apr 06, 2021
AP Interview: India could resume vaccine exports by June
NEW DELHI - The world's largest vaccine maker, based in India, will be able to restart exports of AstraZeneca doses by June if new coronavirus infections subside in the country, its chief executive sa...
Apr 06, 2021
Skate Canada bidding to bring 2024 world figure skating championships to Montreal
OTTAWA - Skate Canada hopes to bring the world figure skating championships to Montreal, four years after they were cancelled due to COVID-19.Figure skating's national governing body announced Tuesday...
Apr 06, 2021
Coast guard ship Edward Cornwallis renamed to honour peace treaty with Mi'kmaq
HALIFAX - A Canadian Coast Guard ship whose original name paid tribute to the controversial founder of Halifax is being renamed to recognize an 18th century peace treaty between a British governor and...
Apr 06, 2021
Inventive rescuers save moose chased onto ice of remote northern B.C. lake
TACHIE, B.C. - Residents of a remote community in northern British Columbia have worked together to save a moose stranded for days on the ice of Stuart Lake. Ross Duncan lives in Binche, which is abou...
Apr 06, 2021
Fernandez leads Canada for Billie Jean King Cup with Andreescu, Bouchard out
TORONTO - Canada won't have two of its top three singles players for a Billie Jean King Cup playoff against host Serbia later this month. World No. 6 Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., and No. 120...
Apr 06, 2021
Council to push province for firefighters to get vaccine priority
MEDICINE HAT,AB-- City council will be writing a letter to the province, asking them to consider firefighters in their rollout of vaccines.Currently, vaccine distribution is being offered to emergency...
Apr 06, 2021
Musician couple host concerts to fundraise for food pantry
NEW YORK - When Erin Shields belted out "Being Alive" - the showstopper from the Broadway classic "Company" - the title had extra levels of meaning. This virtual concert, broadcast from Shields' livin...
Apr 06, 2021
Police: 2 people shot, suspect 'down' in Maryland
FREDERICK, Md. - Police in Maryland responded to an active shooter on Tuesday and said there are at least two victims. They said the suspect was "down." The shooting happened at an address where a con...
Apr 06, 2021
Prayer vigil held outside NY hospital for rapper DMX
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Supporters and family of the rapper DMX chanted his name and offered up prayers Monday outside the New York hospital where he remained on life support. The 50-year-old was admitte...
Apr 06, 2021