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Jordan prince was asked to stop destabilizing 'activities'
AMMAN, Jordan - The half-brother of Jordan's King Abdullah II was asked to "stop some movements and activities that are being used to target Jordan's security and stability," the country's top general...
Apr 03, 2021

North Vancouver residents to hold drive-thru vigil after stabbings at library
VANCOUVER - Residents of North Vancouver are planning a candlelight vigil tonight to honour a young woman who was fatally stabbed at a local library along with six others who were injured there.The dr...
Apr 03, 2021

Calls to search and rescue groups surge in B.C. as COVID-19 pushes people outdoors
VICTORIA - British Columbia's public safety minister is urging backcountry enthusiasts to take safety precautions before heading out after a record number of calls to ground search and rescue groups. ...
Apr 03, 2021

Health Canada recalls masks containing graphene as it assesses risks to people
Health Canada has issued a recall on disposable masks containing a material made of tiny particles it says could pose a danger if inhaled. The agency is advising people not to wear masks with graphene...
Apr 03, 2021

Canada's Bianca Andreescu injured in loss to Ash Barty in Miami Open final
MIAMI - Bianca Andreescu says she's pushed herself through injury before to the point of making things worse. So as tough as the decision to retire in the final of the Miami Open was for Andreescu, sh...
Apr 03, 2021

Canadian striker Jonathan David scores in Lille win over Paris Saint-Germain
PARIS - Canadian striker Jonathan David scored as Lille defeated defending champion Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 Saturday to took over sole posession of first place in France's Ligue 1. PSG star Neymar was...
Apr 03, 2021

'Caring for others:' Mosque, synagogue advise Alberta church to follow COVID-19 rules
EDMONTON - Leaders with a mosque and a synagogue in Edmonton have a message for an area Christian church that has been routinely holding services that violate COVID-19 restrictions. While they sympath...
Apr 03, 2021

Canada's Bottcher defeats Denmark's Noergaard 7-5 at world men's curling championship
CALGARY - Canada's Brendan Bottcher defeated Denmark's Mads Noergaard 7-5 on Saturday for his third straight victory at the BKT Tires & OK Tire World Men's Curling Championship. Bottcher stole a p...
Apr 03, 2021

Canada's Bottcher defeats Denmark's Noergaard 7-5 at world men's curling championship
CALGARY - Canada's Brendan Bottcher defeated Denmark's Mads Noergaard 7-5 on Saturday for his third straight victory at the BKT Tires & OK Tire World Men's Curling Championship. Bottcher stole a p...
Apr 03, 2021

Wire theft in Mexico triggers at least 70 layoffs at Quebec factory, more possible
MONTREAL - Dozens of workers at a factory in La Pocatiere, Que. have lost their jobs after a theft at a plant in Mexico. French rail manufacturer Alstom says at least 70 of its employees will be laid ...
Apr 03, 2021

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