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More Canadians planning to continue living at home as they age, survey suggests
TORONTO - A new survey suggests the COVID-19 pandemic has the majority of Canadians re-thinking how - and where - they want to spend their golden years. The National Institute on Ageing at Toron...
Oct 14, 2020
Hamilton cycle studio linked to 69 COVID cases as officials work to limit gatherings
MONTREAL - Health officials in Ontario and Quebec are working to limit gatherings and outbreaks, including one at a cycling studio in Hamilton that has now been linked to 69 cases of COVID-19. A...
Oct 14, 2020
Brazil meatpacker fined for bribes that fueled US expansion
RIO DE JANEIRO - The owner of the world's largest meatpacker pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court on Wednesday to paying nearly $150 million in bribes to top Brazilian officials in exchange for state-...
Oct 14, 2020
Better data needed to address inequalities exposed by COVID-19: Njoo
OTTAWA - Deputy chief public health officer Dr. Howard Njoo says collecting better data can help in addressing inequalities the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed. Speaking at a virtual public health confe...
Oct 14, 2020
'Shy' midfielder Michael Baldisimo catching attention with Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - Michael Baldisimo is the kind of midfielder who shows no fear as he strips opponents of the ball. The young Vancouver Whitecaps player looks composed as he threads passes across a congeste...
Oct 14, 2020
Russian-US crew welcomed aboard the space station
MOSCOW - A trio of space travellers blasted off to the International Space Station on Wednesday, using for the first time a fast-track manoeuvr that allowed them to reach the orbiting outpost in just ...
Oct 14, 2020
Research on animal health at University of Calgary receives financial boost
CALGARY, AB - The governments of Canada and Alberta are teaming up on a boost to animal health research at the University of Calgary.The $3.44 million deal was finalized in March and will help staff a...
Oct 14, 2020
Albertans invited to share thoughts for Budget 2021
EDMONTON, AB - Albertans have an opportunity to share their thoughts on the upcoming Budget 2021.Minister of Finance Travis Toews spoke Wednesday morning on how residents can have their say on the gov...
Oct 14, 2020
Twelve associates test positive for COVID-19 at Grande Prairie Walmart
A spokesperson for Walmart Canada says a total of twelve associates from the Walmart Supercentre in Grande Prairie have tested positive for COVID-19, linked to the outbreak announced by Alberta Health...
Oct 14, 2020
Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Jake Allen to two-year contract extension
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Jake Allen to a two-year contract extension. The deal, which kicks in for the 2021-22 campaign, is worth US$2.875 million per season. Montreal ...
Oct 14, 2020