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The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 6:39 p.m. The Senate…
The Latest: Minntac to lay off 260 due to slowed demand
DULUTH, Minn. – The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak in Minnesota (all times local): U.S.…
TV critics event that showcases new series is cancelled
LOS ANGELES – The coronavirus has led to the cancellation of yet another industry staple…
Hundreds of Quebec aerospace workers to be laid off at Airbus and Pratt & Whitney
MONTREAL – Nearly 700 workers are to be laid off in Quebec by two of…
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…
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of…
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…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
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…