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China likes Canada’s ‘cool head’ amid U.S. ‘smears’ over COVID-19, says envoy
OTTAWA – China’s envoy in Ottawa says that while the United States is “smearing” his…
Malta defends its use of private vessels to rescue migrants
VALLETTA, Malta – Malta’s government on Friday defended its use of private vessels to save…
PG&E to purge most of its board in fallout from bankruptcy
BERKELEY, Calif. – PG&E Corp. will sweep out three quarters of its board of directors…
Imperial Oil reports $188M loss as COVID-19 hits workers, slows work schedule
CALGARY – Imperial Oil Ltd. is slowing or deferring maintenance work throughout its operations as…
Cottage communities eye summer season constrained by COVID-19 measures
TORONTO – A springtime trickle of Manitobans entering Ontario to visit their lakeside cottages alarmed…
Colliers says 21% of surveyed business tenants asking for rent relief
VANCOUVER – Real estate firm Colliers International says about one in five commercial tenants surveyed…
Ontario music events Boots & Hearts, Big Sky and CBC Music Festival scrapped for 2020
TORONTO – A number of major Ontario summer music festivals were cancelled on Friday due…
Fear of future that devastated NYC restaurant workers face
For years, working in restaurants has been a constant for Isabella Gutierrez. It was something…
Turkish police detain gathered union leaders on May Day
ISTANBUL – Police in Istanbul detained at least 15 people, including trade union leaders who…
Not so fast: US against release of Colombian cocaine kingpin
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Federal prosecutors oppose a bid for early prison release by former…
Evolving prison needle exchange program constitutional, judge rules
TORONTO – It’s too soon to brand Canada’s new prison-exchange program as unconstitutional given that…
York 9 FC rewards coach Brennan with new deal that could run through 2022
TORONTO – York 9 FC head coach Jimmy Brennan has signed a new contract with…
Court upholds dismissal of suit over Iowa governor’s flight
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday upheld the dismissal of a…
Marvel star Simu Liu’s message to Asian Canadians facing prejudice: ‘You belong’
TORONTO – Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu is deeply proud of his heritage and likes to…
Q&A: Director Brad Bird on choosing his ‘essentials’ for TCM
LOS ANGELES – As the youngest member of his family, Brad Bird would often get…
Egypt’s dynasty of big cat trainers takes the show home
CAIRO – At his Cairo apartment, located just off a busy road along the Nile…
US agency finds no apparent air bag defect in older GM cars
DETROIT – After a probe that took over six years, U.S. auto safety investigators have…
Agnico Eagle reports $21.6 million loss on pandemic related mine shutdowns
TORONTO – Shares in Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. rose Friday after it released new production…
Instead of playing rugby at home this weekend, Canada captain works out and waits
Ghislaine Landry was supposed to lead her country out on the field this weekend at…
AP: DEA agent accused of stealing PPE from agency warehouse
MIAMI – A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent and a telecommunications specialist are accused of…
Quake with 4.5 magnitude felt in Bulgaria’s capital
SOFIA, Bulgaria – An 4.5-magnitude earthquake shook central Bulgaria on Friday but there were no…
Restaurant Brands International reports Q1 profit and sales down from year ago
TORONTO – The parent company of Tim Hortons saw daily sales fall by more than…
UN: Ozone depletion briefly spiked over Arctic in March
GENEVA – The U.N. meteorological agency says depletion of the ozone layer, which protects the…
Muslims in Jerusalem pray outdoors amid virus lockdown
JERUSALEM – Muslims in Jerusalem are praying outside in small groups during the holy month…