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Rollout of COVID-19 Alert app faces criticism over accessibility
The federal government's COVID-19 contact tracing app is facing criticism for its download requirements, which restrict some Canadians from accessing and using the app. The free "COVID Alert" app, whi...
Aug 03, 2020
Military to fly old rescue planes longer as COVID-19 delays new aircraft
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Air Force will fly its ancient search-and-rescue planes longer than expected as COVID-19 further delays the delivery of replacement aircraft. Defence officials are playing ...
Aug 03, 2020
Navy investigates video of dogs attacking Kaepernick fill-in
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The U.S. Navy is investigating an incident in which dogs attacked a "Colin Kaepernick stand-in" during a K-9 demonstration during a 2019 fundraiser at the Navy Seals Museum in ...
Aug 03, 2020
Charities worry about loss of trust, donations in wake of WE deal controversy
OTTAWA - The head of a group promoting charities says the sector is worried about long-term negative impacts of the ongoing WE controversy on Parliament Hill. Imagine Canada's Bruce McDonald...
Aug 03, 2020
Steve McQueen sets 3 premieres at New York Film Festival
Three original films by Oscar-winner Steve McQueen will debut at the New York Film Festival this year, organizers said Monday. The "12 Years a Slave" director will get the opening night slot for the 1...
Aug 03, 2020
Tamar Braxton pays tribute to boyfriend for 'saving my life'
LOS ANGELES - Tamar Braxton is thanking her boyfriend for "saving my life" after her hospitalization last month. Braxton posted a lengthy message on social media late Saturday that paid tribute to Dav...
Aug 03, 2020
Pandemic parody of `Goodnight Moon' to be released in fall
NEW YORK - A popular online spoof of the children's favourite "Goodnight Moon," reworked for the coronavirus, will be published by Penguin Random House this fall. The Penguin imprint Philomel Books an...
Aug 03, 2020
Coyotes start fast, hold off Predators 4-3 in Game 1
EDMONTON - Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored the first of Arizona's three first-period goals, a healthy Phil Kessel had two assists and the Coyotes held on to beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 on Sunday to o...
Aug 03, 2020
N.L.'s next premier will be announced today as Liberals elect new party leader
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The next premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will be announced on Monday, as two candidates are vying to replace provincial Liberal Party leader Dwight Ball. The party is host...
Aug 03, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 3
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. on August 3, 2020: There are 116,884 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 59,599 confirmed (including 5,681 deaths, 50,886 reso...
Aug 03, 2020