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Quebec, federal governments invest $100 million in Lion Electric battery plant
MONTREAL - The federal and Quebec governments are announcing $100 million for an electric vehicle battery plant for the Montreal-area company Lion Electric.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Pre...
Mar 15, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, March 15
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern):11:30 a.m.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is keeping a close eye on European reaction to a batch of COV...
Mar 15, 2021
YouTube to broadcast 21 games as part of 3rd MLB season
NEW YORK - YouTube will broadcast a Major League Baseball package of games for a third season, The series of 21 telecasts start on Wednesday, April 7 at 1:10 p.m. EDT when the Boston Red Sox host the ...
Mar 15, 2021
Germany suspends AstraZeneca vaccine amid clotting concerns
BERLIN - The German government said Monday that it's suspending the use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine over new reports of dangerous blood clots in connection with the shot. The Health Ministry ...
Mar 15, 2021
Online booking tool launch delayed again
UPDATE: Alberta Health Services says the site went live at about 10 a.m.-----------EDMONTON - The system used for booking an appointment for the COVID 19 vaccine in Alberta is glitching again.AHS says...
Mar 15, 2021
Dallas Seavey wins Iditarod, matches most wins by a musher
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Dallas Seavey on Monday won the pandemic-shortened Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, matching the most wins ever by a musher. Seavey brought his 10 dogs across the finish line near the...
Mar 15, 2021
Dallas Seavey wins Iditarod, matches most wins by a musher
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Dallas Seavey on Monday won the pandemic-shortened Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, matching the most wins ever by a musher. Seavey brought his 10 dogs across the finish line near the...
Mar 15, 2021
Partial list of nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES - A partial list of nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards: Best picture: "The Father"; "Judas and the Black Messiah"; "Mank"; "Minari"; "Nomadland"; "Promising Young Woman"; "Sound of Metal...
Mar 15, 2021
EU takes legal action vs UK over Brexit deal delays
The European Union said Monday it is starting legal action against the United Kingdom arguing London does not respect the conditions of the Brexit withdrawal agreement and is committing a violation of...
Mar 15, 2021
The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performers
Beyonc, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards. Just as joyously, dozens of creators largely sidelined for a year due to the pandemic got to make music again. The Grammys on ...
Mar 15, 2021