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Montreal Canadiens sign homegrown defenceman Victor Mete to one-year extension
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed Victor Mete to a one-year, US $735,000 extension. The 22-year-old Mete had four goals and seven assists in 51 games with the Canadiens last season. The fi...
Oct 09, 2020
The Latest: Nadal wins 2nd set in French Open semifinals 6-3
PARIS - The Latest from the French Open (all times local): ___ 4:55 p.m. Defending champion Rafael Nadal is a step closer to reaching a 13th French Open final after winning the second set 6-3 against ...
Oct 09, 2020
Vancouver council accepts $30 million plan to house, help, those without shelter
Vancouver city council has unanimously approved an emergency fund of up to $30 million to help hundreds of homeless residents. The money will be used to buy or lease vacant hotels, apartments and sing...
Oct 09, 2020
Champagne to meet Belarus opposition leader on four-country Europe trip
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne travels to Europe next week where he will meet the exiled opposition leader of Belarus and hold talks on the fighting between Azerbaijan an...
Oct 09, 2020
'I don't want to go through this ever in my life again,' LTC resident tells inquiry
One by one, residents of Ontario's long-term care homes described the emotional devastation caused by the COVID-19 lockdown to an independent inquiry - and implored the governments ...
Oct 09, 2020
Triple Crown-winning trainer Mike Keogh among those watching Mighty Heart's quest
TORONTO - Mike Keogh finds himself in a similar position to the surviving members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins. Miami remains the NFL's last unbeaten team, capping a perfect 17-0 run by downing Washingt...
Oct 09, 2020
MEC to lay off fewer employees than planned with one store to close, say new owners
VANCOUVER - Mountain Equipment Co-op says it will be letting go of fewer employees than previously planned with just one store set to close following its takeover by a U.S. private investment firm. Th...
Oct 09, 2020
WFP says it shares Nobel Peace Prize with Canada and supporters around the world
OTTAWA - The United Nations World Food Program is thanking Canada for its support after the organization won the Nobel Peace Prize, saying that support is essential with hunger rising due to COVID-19....
Oct 09, 2020
Legault government to replace Indigenous affairs minister with ex-police officer
QUEBEC - The Quebec government is set to appoint a new cabinet minister to oversee Indigenous affairs. Sylvie D'Amours is being shuffled out of the portfolio today and will be replaced by Ian Lafrenie...
Oct 09, 2020
Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until May 30
NEW YORK - Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows to resume - until at least late May. Although an exact date for various performances to resume has yet to be determined, Broadwa...
Oct 09, 2020
