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In 'Flee,' an Afghan refugee's tale in vivid animation
NEW YORK (AP) - Jonas Poher Rasmussen was 15 when a boy his same age arrived alone in his small Danish town. "He arrived all by himself and stayed with a family just around the corner from where I liv...
Dec 03, 2021
Canadian men's and women's curling championships to revert to 16-team format
TORONTO - After tinkering with the wild-card setup last season, Curling Canada will revert to the regular 16-team format for its Canadian men's and women's curling championships this season. Two extra...
Dec 03, 2021
Ship that lost containers moves to Nanaimo, B.C.: coast guard
NANAIMO, B.C. - A cargo ship that lost more than 100 containers into the Pacific Ocean after a fire on board has been cleared to travel to the Port of Nanaimo in British Columbia. Officials say the MV...
Dec 03, 2021
RCMP promoting sober driving as holiday season approaches
With the holidays approaching, the RCMP is asking motorists to stay away from the wheel if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. With the first Saturday in December marking National Impair...
Dec 03, 2021
Canada buying up to 1.5 million courses of oral antiviral drugs to fight COVID-19
OTTAWA - Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi says Canada has signed agreements to buy up 1.5 million courses of oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19. The government has signed up for an initial one m...
Dec 03, 2021
Tough opening day for Canadian rugby men and women at Dubai Sevens
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Young Canadian teams took it on the chin at the Dubai Sevens on Friday, losing all five games. The Canadian men, who finished 11th last week at the same venue in the open...
Dec 03, 2021
Conservatives demand clarity, timelines on next steps for fighter jets
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are demanding the Liberal government provide more clarity on the next steps in Canada's search for a new fighter jet, including when a replacement for the military's...
Dec 03, 2021
Blood Services to recommend asking donors about sexual activity, not orientation
OTTAWA - Canadian Blood Services says it will soon recommend that male blood donors be asked if they have had multiple sexual partners and anal sex, not if they have had sex with a man. It says it pla...
Dec 03, 2021
'We're all tired': Iqaluit residents unable to drink tap water for nearly 2 months
IQALUIT - In the summer, the Sylvia Grinnell River near Iqaluit is a popular spot to fish for Arctic char where ice-cold water cascades over rocky ledges. Now, with thick layers of ice and snow coveri...
Dec 03, 2021
Vehicle shortage “worst it’s ever been”: local auto dealer
An ongoing parts shortage is hitting home at Medicine Hat auto dealership lots, leaving motorists with diminishing choices. Davis GMC Buick general manager Michael Heddema says ""this is the worst it'...
Dec 03, 2021