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In Zimbabwe, people with albinism struggle against prejudice
HARARE, Zimbabwe – Each time Yvonne Gumbo, who has albinism, and her friends get together…
Blue Jays to pick fifth overall in condensed five-round 2020 MLB draft
A most unusual 2020 MLB Draft will begin Wednesday with the Toronto Blue Jays set…
NJ Transit’s longer-term plans focus on infrastructure
New Jersey Transit unveiled a five-year capital plan Monday that would require nearly $6 billion…
Viewers refute myth that black US films, TV are poor exports
LOS ANGELES – To entice a European TV executive shopping for programs a few years…
‘A big test’: Hard-hit New York City begins reopening
NEW YORK – After three gloomy months and 21,000 deaths that made it the nation’s…
Ontario government halts commercial evictions in COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO – The Ontario government is putting a temporary ban on commercial evictions to help…
Ice in carburetor led to B.C. plane crash that killed three: safety board
RICHMOND, B.C. – The Transportation Safety Board says ice in a carburetor was the cause…
Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf named CHL goaltender of the year
TORONTO – Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf has been named the Canadian Hockey League’s goaltender…
Toronto FC GM Ali Curtis says George Floyd’s death has changed and mobilized him
Toronto FC general manager Ali Curtis applauds the anti-racism words and actions that have made…
Fed acts to broaden appeal of ‘Main Street’ lending program
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve is expanding the range of companies that will qualify for…
Internet vigilantes falsely link ex-officer to teens’ attack
SILVER SPRING, Md. – John Damskey’s nightmare began with his wife getting emails from strangers…
A look at actions the Liberal government has taken to counter racism
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising to do more to address issues of…
Pandemic measures expose work-from-home inequality, Statistics Canada says
Women, along with people with higher earnings and those with more education, are more likely…
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess giving up managing VW brand
BERLIN – Volkswagen’s CEO is giving up managing the company’s core VW brand in order…
Libya’s Tripoli forces press gains despite Egypt truce offer
CAIRO – Libyan fighters allied with the country’s U.N.-supported government in Tripoli pressed their advance…
N.L. medical examiner confirms body of missing fisherman has been found
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The RCMP say the body of a Newfoundland fisherman who died…
Most regions outside Toronto-Hamilton area moving to Stage 2 of reopening
TORONTO – Most Ontario regions outside the Toronto area will be allowed to open more…
Court orders dismissal of Trump Muslim travel ban challenges
RICHMOND, Va. – A federal appeals court on Monday tossed out three lawsuits challenging President…
Nearly half of Canadians have tried virtual care amid pandemic: survey
OTTAWA – A survey by the Canadian Medical Association found almost half of those asked…
Appeal court overturns double royalties ruling in a win for Apple
OTTAWA – The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that songwriters are entitled to royalties…
Military helicopter did not respond as expected before crash: investigators
OTTAWA – Military investigators are focusing on “aircraft systems and human factors” after determining the…
Guyana ruling party rejects vote recount in election chaos
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – A major dispute erupted Monday in Guyana and threatened to further destabilize…
K-pop fans become an unexpected ally to American protesters
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – As American protesters took to the streets to mourn the…
The 10 best movies released since theatres were shuttered
Believe it or not, a lot of new films have been released since movie theatres…