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MLS unveils programs to combat racism and fight for social justice
TORONTO - Major League Soccer unveiled a series of initiatives Monday to combat racism, advocate for social justice and increase representation in the sport. MLS says the programs come out of several ...
Oct 19, 2020
Trudeaus' speaking fees, expenses disclosed as potential confidence vote still looms
OTTAWA - WE Charity covered nearly $24,000 in expenses for Sophie Grgoire Trudeau's attendance at eight events over eight years. The dollar amount was released today as part of several documents...
Oct 19, 2020
Ottawa Senators sign forward J.C. Beaudin to one-year, two-way contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward J.C. Beaudin to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal is worth US$700,000 in the NHL and $80,000 in the American Hockey League. Beaudin a 23-yea...
Oct 19, 2020
Nokia to build moon's first 4G cell network for NASA program
LONDON - Nokia says it has been tapped by NASA to build the first cellular communications network on the moon. The Finnish telecommunications equipment maker said Monday its Nokia Bell Labs' division ...
Oct 19, 2020
More RCMP officers deployed in Nova Scotia to keep peace in lobster fishery: Blair
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says more RCMP officers have been deployed to respond to the escalating treaty dispute between commercial fishers and Mi'kmaq fishers in southwest Nova Scoti...
Oct 19, 2020
Toronto FC upset at decision not to award Supporters' Shield trophy this year
TORONTO - Inside Toronto FC's training centre, one wall of the two-storey entrance hall is covered with an array of team photos. Another has cubbyholes cut into it to showcase the team's trophies. Hoi...
Oct 19, 2020
Grande Prairie seeks volunteers for a new Citizens On Patrol program
A Grande Prairie man is working to establish a Citizens On Patrol (C.O.P) program in the Swan City, but says he needs more people committed to the cause before the program can officially be launched.C...
Oct 19, 2020
Non-essential travel restrictions at Canada-U.S. border extended to at least Nov. 21
WASHINGTON, Wash. - Restrictions on non-essential travel between Canada and the United States are being extended until at least Nov. 21. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair confirmed the news toda...
Oct 19, 2020
Glamorous Miami club caught in power struggle over the virus
MIAMI - At LIV, one of the most glamorous, star-studded nightclubs in one of the world's biggest party destinations, there's a velvet-roped VIP area, and then there's a secret VIP area. The parties at...
Oct 19, 2020
Guitars played, partly made by Eddie Van Halen go to auction
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Two guitars owned, played and partly designed by the late Eddie Van Halen will be going up for auction. A 2004 EVH Charvel Art Series electric guitar and a customized electric ...
Oct 19, 2020