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Tesla CEO Musk restarts California factory amid lockdown
FREMONT, Calif. – Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Twitter Monday that the company has…
Funds to fight COVID-19 in Canadian meat plants might not arrive for months
OTTAWA – Tens of millions of federal dollars aimed at helping food processors deal with…
Nova Scotia killer’s semi-automatic guns believed to have come from U.S.
HALIFAX – The RCMP says that three of the four semi-automatic weapons used by a…
As U.S. reopening barrels along, ‘hidden enemy’ infiltrates White House
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump's "hidden enemy" has made its way to the West Wing, where…
Human remains found near Quesnel as RCMP search for possible kidnap victim
QUESNEL, B.C. – RCMP in central British Columbia say they are trying to determine the…
Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92
NEW YORK – Jerry Stiller, who for decades teamed with wife Anne Meara in a…
TRENDING NOW: Senior shows audience how to really play a public piano
This senior really knows how to attract a crowd. We offer you one — just…
Jay-Z’s Team Roc calls for fast action in Ahmaud Arbery case
ATLANTA – The social justice arm of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation entertainment company on Sunday called…
Intel mulls new chip plant amid concern over Asian supplies
NEW YORK – Intel is talking to the Trump administration about building a new semiconductor…
NY to require virus testing for nursing home staffers
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York nursing homes must start twice-weekly coronavirus testing for all staffers…
Surfer killed in shark attack was 26-year-old California man
APTOS, Calif. – A surfer killed in a shark attack off a Northern California beach…
Amid coronavirus news, many need to step away
NEW YORK – Heidi Van Roekel makes instructional art videos for YouTube when coronavirus news…
Fort McMurray homeowners clean up as insurance questions linger after flooding
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Cora Dion's voice echoes as she films a video showing what's…
Canadian military postpones, curtails numerous overseas missions due to COVID-19
OTTAWA – The Canadian Armed Forces is postponing the deployment of a warship and surveillance…
Another Cargill plant closes after COVID-19 outbreak
CHAMBLY, Que. – A Cargill meat-processing plant south of Montreal announced it is closing its…
Obama lashes out at Trump in call with supporters
WASHINGTON – Former President Barack Obama harshly criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus…
Vancouver’s long-term care homes test for variety of symptoms for COVID-19
VANCOUVER – Seniors who complained of fatigue, confusion or just didn't seem like themselves were…
New virus clusters show risks of 2nd wave as protests flare
BERLIN – A family in China, nightclubs in South Korea and a slaughterhouse in Germany:…
P.E.I. residents can hug moms on Mother’s Day, thanks to eased COVID-19 rules
CHARLOTTETOWN – When Cheryl Roberts' five-year-old daughter learned Friday that she could finally hug her…
TRENDING NOW: Meghan Markle reads to adorable babv Archie for first birthday
The Duchess of Sussex reads "Duck! Rabbit!" for Archie's first birthday as a way to…
Mixed feelings around hockey about holding NHL draft early
The NFL's successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have…
Shutdown of tent cities a chance to change housing policy, advocates say
VANCOUVER – T.J. Lovell had just 30 minutes to pack up his belongings from the…
Hamilton gets empty feeling thinking about F1 without fans
PARIS – Driving around Formula One tracks without fans cheering at Silverstone and Monza would…
B.C. looks to find ways to allow family visits at care homes, says Dr. Henry
VICTORIA – British Columbia is developing plans to allow family members to return to long-term…