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Toronto FC gets vaccine boost but injury list still an issue ahead of Leon rematch
Toronto FC goes into Wednesday's rematch with Mexico's Club Leon boosted by its first round of COVID-19 vaccinations but still feeling the effects of more mundane soccer injuries. TFC tied 1-1 in Leon...
Apr 13, 2021
Quebec man charged in partner's death as domestic violence advocate sounds alarm
LA MALBAIE, Que. - The case of a 46-year-old Quebec man who was charged with murder on Tuesday in connection with his partner's death is raising concerns once again about domestic violence in the prov...
Apr 13, 2021
Coquitlam, B.C., native Jevon Holland is proud to represent Canada at 2021 NFL draft
Canadian Jevon Holland's decision to bet on himself is about to pay huge dividends. The six-foot, 207-pound junior safety from Coquitlam, B.C., opted out of the 2020 season at Oregon to prepare for th...
Apr 13, 2021
Opposition bill against coal mining in Rockies can proceed to legislature; committee
EDMONTON - An Opposition bill that proposes Alberta's Rocky Mountains be protected from open-pit coal mines can more forward for debate in the provincial legislature.The committee that recommends whic...
Apr 13, 2021
Nova Scotia plans to allow limited crowds at women's world hockey championship
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's top doctor says plans are in place to stage the women's world hockey championship in the province next month with limited spectators. However, chief medical officer of health R...
Apr 13, 2021
CHL announces cancellation of 2021 Memorial Cup due to COVID-19 restrictions
TORONTO - The 2021 Memorial Cup has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Canadian Hockey League announced the cancellation of the major junior championship between the winners of the Ontar...
Apr 13, 2021
Province puts another $350M in pandemic relief for small businesses
The Alberta government is making another $350 million available to help small and mid-sized businesses that have seen revenues decline by at least 30 per cent because of public health restrictions as ...
Apr 13, 2021
Grande Prairie Firefighters Association calls for firefighters, 911 dispatchers to be vaccinated
The Grande Prairie Firefighters Association (GPFA) is calling on the provincial government to make firefighters and 911 dispatchers in Alberta eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations.Other first responders...
Apr 13, 2021
Chinese ambassador denies mistreatment of two detained Canadians
OTTAWA - China's ambassador to Canada says the media has "hyped up" stories about violations against the two Canadians detained in China. Speaking at an event organized by the Montreal Council on Fore...
Apr 13, 2021
Failed fitting caused 190,000-litre spill at Trans Mountain site in B.C.: TSB
VANCOUVER - A Transportation Safety Board report says the failure of a fitting on a section of narrow tubing at a Trans Mountain pumping station in British Columbia was the cause of a crude oil spill ...
Apr 13, 2021