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The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 6:20 p.m. Alberta is…
By video and social distance, Atlanta’s archbishop installed
Atlanta’s new archbishop was installed Wednesday in a Mass that tweaked Catholic traditions with social…
Parkland Fuel sees $79-million loss in first quarter on higher revenues
CALGARY – Parkland Fuel Corp. says it saw a $79-million loss in the first quarter.…
Israeli Supreme Court: Netanyahu may form government
JERUSALEM – Israel’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may form a…
AP-NORC poll: Pandemic especially tough on people of colour
DETROIT – People of colour have not only been hit harder by the deadly coronavirus…
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 5:47 p.m.…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
Amid pandemic, Mexico to cut funds for women’s shelters
MEXICO CITY – Amid an austerity drive to confront the coronavirus pandemic, Mexico’s government is…
Polish ruling coalition postpones Sunday presidential vote
WARSAW, Poland – Poland’s ruling party leader and a partner in the governing coalition announced…
New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Wednesday issued a new policy that will reshape the way…
Spin Master reports net loss of US$27 million on supply chain issues
TORONTO – Spin Master Corp. says it had a net loss of US$26.7 million in…
TSX inches higher as Shopify overtakes RBC as top Canadian company
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index inched higher midweek as Shopify Inc. overtook the Royal…
Virus won’t nix release of July bar exam materials to states
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Sufficient interest has been expressed despite the coronavirus to go forward with…
Shopify overtakes RBC as most valued Canadian company as online services in demand
OTTAWA – Shopify Inc. overtook RBC as the most valuable Canadian company Wednesday after the…
Canadian Paediatric Society eyes mysterious syndrome for suspected COVID links
TORONTO – The Canadian Paediatric Society is closely monitoring reports that COVID-19 may be linked…
RCMP to draft national policy for emergency alerts after N.S. shootings
Mounties in Nova Scotia are under scrutiny for not issuing an emergency alert as a…
‘Very lucky:’ Retired firefighter in hospital for one month battling COVID-19
WINNIPEG – Rick Sterzer was lying at home struggling to breathe. Each day it was…
Security guards in high demand, face more stress on job during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred an enormous demand for security guards, whose job descriptions have…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
Report: Virus pandemic being used to curb press freedom
BERLIN – An international media rights group said Sunday the coronavirus pandemic is being used…
In random test of 500 in Afghan capital, one-third has virus
KABUL – One-third of 500 random coronavirus tests in Afghanistan’s capital came back positive, health…
Black robes or bathrobes? Virus alters high court traditions
WASHINGTON – The coronavirus pandemic is forcing big changes at the tradition-bound Supreme Court. Beginning…
5 Indian troops, 2 rebels killed in Kashmir fighting
SRINAGAR, India – Five Indian troops and two militants were killed in fighting in disputed…
After record year, Alabama tourism revenues expected to fall
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The coronavirus pandemic is expected to end years of record growth in…