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OPINION: What’s in a name? Stubborn Snyder about to find out
OPINION Try to think of a more deserving guy in all of sports than…
6 more people linked to private hotel parties in Kelowna test positive for COVID-19
KELOWNA, B.C. – Health officials in British Columbia's Okanagan region say the number of positive…
B.C. finance minister to give update on ‘profound’ financial challenge of COVID-19
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is expected to give a financial update today on…
US carries out the 1st federal execution in nearly 2 decades
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The federal government on Tuesday carried out its first execution in…
Uncertainty over schooling plans has working mothers mulling leaving workforce
Sarah Pretty is no stranger to complicated situations. The Toronto-based retail distributor has had to…
Experts believe Edmonton Eskimos will change name
As pressure mounts for professional sports teams to shed racist or stereotypical names, experts believe…
As postponed NHL season resumes, some fans say the lure of parties will be strong
EDMONTON – As hockey fans gear up for a truncated season to begin next month,…
Federal wage subsidy to be extended to December, Trudeau says
OTTAWA – The federal government is for the second time extending its program to subsidize…
Proposed class-action lawsuit led by former constable alleges racism in RCMP
VANCOUVER – One of the first Indigenous women to join the RCMP in Manitoba is…
Trudeau apologizes for not recusing himself from WE decision
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized for not recusing himself from the government's…
NHL announces 30 positive COVID tests in Phase 2, 13 more outside league protocol
NEW YORK – The NHL says 30 players tested positive for COVID-19 in testing during…
Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
WASHINGTON – The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday it is dropping the “Redskins” name and…
Statistics Canada analysis suggests small hit to inflation from pandemic
OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says Canadians' buying patterns changed so much during the COVID-19 pandemic…
Body found in search of lake for ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera
LOS ANGELES – A body was found Monday at a Southern California lake during the…
Kelly Preston, actor and wife of John Travolta, dies at 57
LOS ANGELES – Kelly Preston, who played dramatic and comic foil to actors ranging from…
Kelly Preston, actor and wife of John Travolta, dies at 57
LOS ANGELES – Kelly Preston, who played dramatic and comic foil to actors ranging from…
5 things to look for this week in Canadian business
TORONTO – Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
Genetic detectives begin work to trace spread of COVID-19 in Canada
OTTAWA – Canada's public health experts have been racing to stop the spread of COVID-19…
Court rules 1st federal execution in 17 years can proceed
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court has ruled that the first federal execution in nearly…
South Africa returns to ban on alcohol sales as virus surges
JOHANNESBURG – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country will immediately return to a…
Search of lake for missing “Glee” star to resume today
LOS ANGELES – The search to find “Glee" TV show star Naya Rivera in a…
As US grapples with virus, Florida hits record case increase
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – With the United States grappling with the worst coronavirus outbreak in…
TRENDING NOW: Absolutely mesmerizing acrobatic cycling performance
Prepare to be blown away by the sheer athleticism of this trick rider's performance at…
COVID-19 forces cancellation of Toronto FC match at MLS is Back Tournament
COVID-19 impacted the MLS is Back Tournament again Sunday, with a pair of test results…