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The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada on Feb. 16, 2021
OTTAWA - The latest developments on the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada (all times eastern): 10:50 a.m. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's been reassured again by the president of the European Commis...
Feb 16, 2021
Poll finds most Canadians blame federal government for vaccine delays
OTTAWA - The vast majority of Canadians blame Ottawa rather than provincial governments for delays in COVID-19 vaccine delivery, a new poll suggests.Sixty-nine per cent of respondents believe Canada i...
Feb 16, 2021
Feds would allow municipalities to ban handguns under new bill
OTTAWA - Newly tabled gun legislation would allow municipalities to ban handguns through bylaws restricting their possession, storage and transportation. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says today the m...
Feb 16, 2021
With no races, Hofbauer draws inspiration from late Kobe Bryant on training runs
Trevor Hofbauer misses the thrill of the race. The 28-year-old Canadian is most famous for crushing the Tokyo Olympic marathon standard in a seven-minute personal best in 2019. The fact he did it with...
Feb 16, 2021
Democratic congressman sues Trump over role in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON - A Democratic congressman accused Donald Trump in a federal lawsuit on Tuesday of inciting the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and of conspiring with his lawyer and extremist group...
Feb 16, 2021
Canada coach Bev Priestman finalizes roster ahead of SheBelieves Cup in Orlando
Canada coach Bev Priestman finalized her roster Tuesday for the SheBelieves Cup, a decision-making process that has been largely taken out of her hands in the buildup to Thursday's kickoff. Olivia Smi...
Feb 16, 2021
Two displaced after trailer destroyed in evening fire
Two occupants of the Happy Trails RV Park in Grande Prairie have been displaced after their trailer was destroyed in a fire.At about 6:45 p.m. on Monday, February 15, the Grande Prairie Fire Departmen...
Feb 16, 2021
Freeland appeals to Tories to hurry passage of COVID-19 relief bill
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is appealing to the official Opposition Conservatives to hasten passage of a COVID-19 relief bill through the House of Commons. The appeal is in a lett...
Feb 16, 2021
London's success housing homeless veterans touted as model for feds to follow
OTTAWA - An Ontario city says it has found a way to quickly and effectively get homeless veterans off the streets in a model that could be replicated in other municipalities. Those involved will note ...
Feb 16, 2021
Johnny Pacheco, an idol in world of salsa, dies at age 85
NEW YORK - Salsa idol Johnny Pacheco, who was a co-founder of Fania Records, Eddie Palmieri's bandmate and backer of music stars such as Rubn Blads, Willie Coln and Celia Cruz, died Monday. He was 85....
Feb 16, 2021