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COVID-19 outbreaks in 23 First Nations prompting concerns
OTTAWA – Federal officials say the next two weeks will be crucial in trying to…
Anheuser-Busch wins latest round of beer wars against Molson
MADISON, Wis. – A federal appeals court on Friday struck down a lower court’s ruling…
Public transit prepping for new normal as cities and provinces start to reopen
The gradual reopening of Canada’s economy will not mean business as usual for the country’s…
Canada votes for incumbent chairman Bill Beaumont in World Rugby elections
Rugby Canada has cast its vote for incumbent chairman Bill Beaumont in the World Rugby…
Peladeau family feud to continue after brothers appeal ruling in sister’s favour
MONTREAL – A multimillion-dollar family feud among heirs of Quebecor’s founder that’s lasted for two…
Trump says he’ll visit South Dakota for July 3 fireworks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – President Donald Trump said Friday that he is planning to visit…
Column: A look at some of the best sports documentaries
Sports and cinema have an uneasy alliance. For every “Raging Bull,” there are an abundance…
George Mason professor sues after sanctions for sex talk
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – A prominent George Mason University professor who studies the link between…
April auto sales plummet into ‘uncharted territory’ with 75 per cent drop
TORONTO – Auto sales crashed in April to levels not seen in decades as restrictions…
Some meat plants reopen, but Trump order may not be cure-all
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Signs Friday that several big meatpacking plants will soon reopen might…
As world waits for COVID-19 therapy, U.S. warily eyes Canada’s drug-price plans
WASHINGTON – The United States is keeping Canada and its plans to overhaul its drug-pricing…
NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery
The NBA is delaying the draft lottery and draft combine, events scheduled for Chicago later…
MLS to allow individual player workouts but only under strict rules
Major League Soccer is easing its training restrictions, allowing clubs to use their practice fields…
N. Carolina court: Middle finger didn’t warrant traffic stop
RALEIGH, N.C. – A state trooper’s decision to stop a driver who flashed an obscene…
New Orleans issues permit to demolition collapsed hotel
NEW ORLEANS – Plans to demolish the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans, which partially…
TC Energy says Keystone XL construction continuing despite U.S. court ruling
CALGARY – Construction work on the Keystone XL pipeline is continuing apace despite a U.S.…
S&P/TSX composite starts May lower on Trump threat against China for coronavirus
TORONTO – After posting its best monthly performance in years, Canada’s main stock index started…
Public companies get more time to file executive pay disclosures with regulators
TORONTO – Canada’s securities commissions are giving public companies more time than usual to file…
Petition seeks to put Medicaid expansion on Missouri ballot
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri voters could get to decide whether to expand Medicaid health…
Marc Eversley joins Bulls as GM from 76ers’ front office
CHICAGO – Marc Eversley gets a chance to help restore an iconic NBA franchise and…
Conservative author says email mix-up led to COVID-19 probe
WASHINGTON – Jerome Corsi, a conservative author and conspiracy theorist who was a target in…
Make-A-Wish trying to make dreams come true during pandemic
NEW YORK – Three-year-old Audrey, who is fighting cancer, had a big wish — to…
NASCAR will be watched closely when it returns to racing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – NASCAR is preparing to be the first major U.S. sport to restart…
SC governor to end stay at home order as beach hotels open
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina’s governor will end the state’s stay at home order over…