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Japan’s SoftBank back in the black as investments improve
TOKYO – Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. said Monday it bounced back to profitability…
China holding off sending congratulations in US election
BEIJING – China said Monday it has taken note of Joe Biden’s declaration of victory…
Norm Crosby, comic mangler of language, dies at 93
LOS ANGELES – Norm Crosby, the deadpan mangler of the English language who thrived in…
Are outdoor ice rinks safe? Experts say skating is low risk, but precautions needed
From manufactured rinks in city parks, to lengthy swaths of iced-over rivers, Canada’s outdoor public…
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, Nov. 9, 2020
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. EST on…
The ‘bittersweet’ legacy of Canada’s wartime Jewish and Italian internment camps
MONTREAL – In 1940, a Jewish student in the United Kingdom named Edgar Lion was…
Disabled veterans struggle with COVID-19 as Canada prepares to mark Remembrance Day
OTTAWA – Canadians from coast to coast to coast will mark Remembrance Day on Wednesday,…
Gunmen kill 82-year-old minority Ahmadi man in Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan – Gunmen shot and killed an 82-year-old Ahmadi man on the outskirts of…
A worried Asia wonders: What will Joe Biden do?
TOKYO – As Asia comes to terms with the reality of a Joe Biden administration,…
Eta strikes Florida Keys; expected to become hurricane
HAVANA – A strengthening Tropical Storm Eta made landfall on Florida’s Lower Matecumbe Key on…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Biden seeks to move quickly and build out his administration WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect…
Vancouver Whitecaps finish season strong with 3-0 win over L.A. Galaxy
PORTLAND, Ore. – Frustration lingered for coach Marc Dos Santos Sunday as his Vancouver Whitecaps…
NHL teams, players release statements and tributes following death of Alex Trebek
OTTAWA – Members of the hockey world are mourning the death of Alex Trebek, the…
Final ballot count confirms British Columbia’s NDP increased seat count to 57
VANCOUVER – The New Democrats will govern British Columbia with 57 of 87 seats in…
Quioto, Impact clinch playoff berth with 3-2 win over D.C. United
WASHINGTON, Wash. – Romell Quioto played with a heavy heart Sunday, yet still did enough…
B.C. Health Ministry clarifies social gathering rules of new regional order
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s Ministry of Health is clarifying new rules around social gatherings, one…
The Latest: Global coronavirus case total tops 50 million
BOSTON — The coronavirus has hit another sobering milestone: more than 50 million positive cases…
Canadians beaten by Belgium in quarterfinals of BetVictor World Cup of Darts
SALZBURG, Austria – Unseeded Canadians Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginga Ninja) Campbell dropped…
Beijing noodle restaurant remembers Biden’s 2011 visit
BEIJING – The Yaoji Chaogan noodle restaurant beneath Beijing’s 600-year-old Drum Tower knows Joe Biden.…
Firecrackers and prayers as Indians celebrate Harris’ win
THULASENDRAPURAM, India – Waking up to the news of Kamala Harris’ election as U.S. vice-president,…
Toronto FC falls short in bid for Supporters’ Shield in regular-season finale
HARRISON, N.J. – Toronto FC heads into the MLS post-season with more than a little…
COVID-19’s fall resurgence reaches new daily case highs in Quebec, Ontario
COVID-19 cases surged across Canada as several provinces smashed daily infection records and the nationwide…
Quioto, Impact clinch playoff berth with 3-2 win over D.C. United
WASHINGTON – Romell Quioto played with a heavy heart Sunday, yet still did enough to…
The Latest: Former WH officials urge co-operative transition
WASHINGTON – The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local): 6:40 p.m. A bipartisan…