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Canadian men to open 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign against Bermuda in March
Canada will open its 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign March 25 at home to Bermuda,…
Age, income among top factors affecting well-being during pandemic, B.C. survey shows
VANCOUVER – A survey on people’s experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia shows…
‘I know what I did was morally wrong,’ Alek Minassian told psychiatrist, court hears
TORONTO – The man who killed 10 people after deliberately driving down pedestrians in Toronto…
Newtown board blocks proposed gun-carrying restrictions
HARTFORD, Conn. – The governing board in Newtown, Connecticut — where the country’s deadliest grade…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans
The federal government is laying plans for the procurement and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. The…
Search continues for 2 missing after Alaska landslide
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The search continued Friday for two people missing after a massive landslide…
Sheriff’s Christmas tree ‘thugshots’ rub some the wrong way
MOBILE, Ala. – Officials from an Alabama sheriff’s department are being criticized for displaying a…
Niece says ‘cruel and traitorous’ Trump belongs in prison
President Donald Trump’s niece says her uncle is “criminal, cruel and traitorous” and belongs in…
Energy powers S&P/TSX composite index to highest level since February; loonie up
TORONTO – Energy powered Canada’s main stock index to its highest since Feb. 24 as…
Puerto Rico seeks to arrest US tourist who refused face mask
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A judge on Friday ordered the arrest of a tourist…
Google AI researcher’s exit sparks ethics, bias concerns
Prominent artificial intelligence scholar Timnit Gebru helped improve Google’s public image as a company that…
US imposes visa restrictions on more Chinese citizens
WASHINGTON – The State Department said Friday that it would deny visas to Chinese citizens…
More record highs for stocks as hopes grow for economic aid
Wall Street closed out a solid week for stocks Friday with more record highs as…
Former B.C. social worker arrested, facing fraud charges: RCMP
KELOWNA, B.C. – The RCMP say the B.C. Prosecution Service has approved 13 charges against…
PM won’t confirm reports U.S. Justice Department seeking plea deal with Meng Wanzhou
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the chorus of official silence Friday surrounding reports that the…
Canada orders more COVID vaccines, refines advice on first doses as cases reach 400K
OTTAWA – Surging COVID-19 infections pushed Canada over 400,000 cases Friday, as federal officials announced…
Alberta set to retire coal power by 2023, ahead of 2030 provincial deadline
CALGARY – Alberta is set to meet its goal to eliminate coal-fired electricity production years…
Fugitive is killed, 2 US marshals shot in Bronx gunfight
NEW YORK – A fugitive who shot a Massachusetts state trooper in the hand during…
Texas prep player faces assault charge, team out of playoffs
EDINBURG, Texas – A Texas high school football player who ran onto the field and…
Childcare adds to strain for working mothers as pace of job gains slows
OTTAWA – Canada’s working mothers saw their jobs gains stall in November after months of…
Review: ‘Promising Young Woman’ sdtk takes you on dark ride
Various artists, “Promising Young Woman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (Capitol Records) The “Promising Young Woman”…
Grey Cup MVP, top Canadian Harris among Winnipeg Blue Bombers potential free agents
TORONTO – Running back Andrew Harris, who was instrumental in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers ending…
Jamie Donaldson tied for lead after 63 at South African Open
SUN CITY, South Africa – Jamie Donaldson took a share of the lead after two…