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Canada home to health research successes, but needs culture shift: expert
VANCOUVER - Canada is home to significant scientific expertise and research tackling COVID-19, though one expert says long-standing hurdles make it difficult for the country to punch above its weight ...
Feb 18, 2021
In Montreal's Little Burgundy, hopes of reviving a hub of the city's Black community
MONTREAL - In Montreal's Little Burgundy neighbourhood, where the city's English-speaking Black community is rooted, some locals are seeking to revive an institution that once served as a community hu...
Feb 18, 2021
Boeser's three-point night paces Canucks to 5-1 win over Flames
CALGARY - Brock Boeser had a goal and two assists for the Vancouver Canucks in a 5-1 win Wednesday over the host Calgary FlamesBo Horvat and J.T. Miller both scored and had an assist for Vancouver (8-...
Feb 17, 2021
Leon Draisaitl scores twice as Edmonton Oilers edge Winnipeg Jets 3-2
EDMONTON - A pair of goals from Leon Draisaitl powered the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. Jesse Puljujarvi also scored for the Oilers (10-8-0) and captain Connor McD...
Feb 17, 2021
RCMP charge Alberta man accused of threatening Conservative MP David Yurdiga
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - RCMP in Fort McMurray, Alta., say they have arrested a man accused of threatening Conservative member of Parliament David Yurdiga.Police say they took action after receiving a c...
Feb 17, 2021
Researchers celebrate birth of orca to endangered southern resident population
Researchers are cautiously celebrating the birth of a new addition to the endangered southern resident killer whale population. The Center for Whale Research in Washington says a baby orca named L125 ...
Feb 17, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,252 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,329,...
Feb 17, 2021
Sa-Hali Secondary sees seventh COVID-19 exposure in past month
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops secondary school has found its seventh COVID-19 exposure in the past month.Parents of Sa-Hali Secondary students were informed of an exposure that occurred on Tuesday (Feb. 16) i...
Feb 17, 2021
Kerfoot scores winner, Maple Leafs down Senators 2-1
TORONTO - Alexander Kerfoot scored the winner midway through the third period and Frederik Andersen made 27 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs ground out a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednes...
Feb 17, 2021
Facebook blocks Australians from accessing news on platform
CANBERRA, Australia - Facebook announced Thursday it has blocked Australians from viewing and sharing news on the platform because of proposed laws in the country to make digital giants pay for journa...
Feb 17, 2021
