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Ottawa Senators swing trade to acquire defeneman Josh Brown from Florida Panthers
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenceman Josh Brown from the Florida Panthers for a fourth-round pick (95th overall) in Tuesday's NHL draft.The 26-year-old Brown had three goals, five ass...
Oct 2, 2020
Trudeau says more compassionate approach to COVID-19 border restrictions is needed
OTTAWA - The federal government is poised to loosen restrictions on who can come into Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government has listened to heartbreaking stories of families being ...
Oct 2, 2020
Another possible COVID-19 case at gold mine in Nunavut
Nunavut's chief public health officer says there is another presumptive case of COVID-19 at a gold mine in western Nunavut, bringing the total to eight possible cases.On Monday, Dr. Michael Patterson ...
Oct 2, 2020
Electronic payment, legion masks: poppy campaign adapts to COVID-19
The Royal Canadian Legion is selling non-medical masks and will roll out electronic payment options during this year's poppy campaign, which has been adjusted for the pandemic. Most legion branches wi...
Oct 2, 2020
Eastlink Centre to open more amenities, re-establish fees and memberships
On Tuesday, October 13, the Eastlink Centre will open more amenities for public use, while also re-introducing regular fees and membership rates. As of the effective date, the public will be able to a...
Oct 2, 2020
Quebec reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for first time since May
MONTREAL - For the first time since early May, more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Quebec in a 24-hour period. Health officials said today the number of new COVID-19 cases in the provi...
Oct 2, 2020
Feds top up relief fund with $600 million to help small- and medium-sized businesses
OTTAWA - The federal government is adding $600 million to a fund to help small- and medium-sized businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic. The measure announced today by Economic Development Minister ...
Oct 2, 2020
Pathologist tells Fredericton murder trial four victims died of gunshot wounds
FREDERICTON - A forensic pathologist who conducted autopsies on the four victims of the 2018 Fredericton mass shooting says they all died from gunshot wounds. Dr. Ken Obenson testified today at the tr...
Oct 2, 2020
Shock, sympathy, criticism: World reacts to Trump infection
TOKYO - News that the world's most powerful man was infected with the world's most notorious disease drew instant reactions of shock, sympathy, undisguised glee and, of course, the ever-present outrag...
Oct 2, 2020
Steve McQueen unveils an anthology of racism and resistance
NEW YORK - In a movie year mostly lacking big, ambitious releases, Steve McQueen's "Small Axe" anthology is an unqualified main event. While many other filmmakers are on hold, the "12 Years a Slave" d...
Oct 2, 2020