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Brexit trade negotiations suspended because of COVID-19 case
BRUSSELS – As if the Brexit trade negotiations were not tortuous enough, the coronavirus added…
Tyson suspends Iowa plant managers amid virus betting claim
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Tyson Foods suspended top officials at its largest pork plant on…
Protesters sue Chicago Police over ‘brutal, violent’ tactics
CHICAGO – Activists who protested in Chicago over George Floyd’s death and the killing by…
More than 100 displaced after fire ravages California town
LOS ANGELES – A week before Thanksgiving, more than 100 residents were displaced Thursday by…
Bloc to promote bill on French-language proficiency for new citizens
OTTAWA – The Bloc Québécois will get to debate a bill Thursday that would require…
Net Gains: Canada’s Branstine ‘loves’ her choice of college tennis, pro push can wait
A potential tennis career on the WTA Tour remains a distinct possibility for Carson Branstine.…
Alek Minassian tells doctors different stories on motives for van attack, court hears
TORONTO – Notoriety and fear of failing at a new job were the motives behind…
Biden chides Trump for lack of co-operation on vaccine
WILMINGTON, Del. – Joe Biden met Thursday with governors from both parties and criticized President…
Singh calls for end to for-profit long-term care homes owned by government
OTTAWA – NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and union officials are calling on the federal government…
Report on harassment, assault calls for major changes to rid RCMP of ‘toxic’ culture
OTTAWA – An independent report on harassment of women in the RCMP says fundamental change…
Illegal border crossings rise for sixth straight month
SAN DIEGO – U.S. border authorities stopped people entering the country illegally from Mexico more…
Former guard sentenced for smuggling contraband into prison
MIAMI – A former federal prison guard in South Florida was sentenced Thursday to 5…
Trump plans would ease protections for sage grouse in West
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Trump administration announced plans Thursday that ease protections for sage grouse…
‘The Good Doctor’ actor Schiff released from hospital after COVID-19 treatment
VANCOUVER – Actor Richard Schiff, who appears on the Vancouver-filmed TV series “The Good Doctor,”…
Carol Burnett puts variety, and music, back in her show
LOS ANGELES – Carol Burnett is so glad we had this time together, as she…
Mexico says it wants its ex-officials tried in Mexico
MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s foreign secretary said Thursday the country no longer wants officials accused…
GM: New batteries cut electric car costs, increase range
DETROIT – General Motors says a pending breakthrough in battery chemistry will cut the price…
New COVID-19 aid figures shed new light on variety of Canadians who needed the help
OTTAWA – A key benefit for workers replaced lost earnings for thousands of higher-income Canadians,…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
Too soon? Georgia draws next class of White House hopefuls
ATLANTA – Move over, Iowa. Step aside, New Hampshire. Georgia would like a few moments…
S&P/TSX composite essentially flat as sentiment muted by rising COVID infections
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was essentially flat Thursday as investors took their foot…
Canadian women to face the U.S. and teams from Europe, Asia at 2021 Rugby World Cup
Canada was drawn in a pool with the U.S. and yet-to-be determined teams from Europe…
Thibault and Parsons headline Golf Canada’s 2021 amateur and junior squads
OAKVILLE, Ont. – Brigitte Thibault of Rosemere, Que., and Mary Parsons of Delta, B.C., headlined…
Junior producer Osum Oil Sands rejects Waterous Energy Fund share offer as inadequate
CALGARY – Private junior oilsands producer Osum Oil Sands Corp. says shareholders should reject a…