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Manitoba reserve on lockdown after all residents at care home infected with COVID-19
WINNIPEG - Every resident of a long-term care home on a northern Manitoba reserve where the number of infections almost doubled in a day has tested positive for COVID-19, says the Indigenous community...
Nov 16, 2020
CP NewsAlert: Canada surpasses 300,000 COVID cases, more than 100,000 in past month
Canada reached a troubling milestone on Monday, surpassing 300,000 total COVID cases since the pandemic began earlier this year, and health experts are alarmed - but not surprised - by the rapid growt...
Nov 16, 2020
After breakout 2019, all is quiet with Andreescu in '20 - so what's on tap for '21?
When we last heard from Bianca Andreescu on the tennis court, a left knee injury forced her to withdraw from the WTA Finals. That capped a breakthrough but injury-plagued 2019 season that saw her make...
Nov 16, 2020
Trudeau government to usher in new privacy legislation
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is poised to introduce legislation aimed at better safeguarding the privacy of Canadians in the digital era.The bill, to be tabled in the House of Commons on Tuesday, w...
Nov 16, 2020
GINTA: We must be there for those who cannot afford to say ‘I’m tired’
IT'S TWO YEARS THIS NOVEMBER since I first met Jessie Simpson. I remember entering his room at the long-term care facility, wondering how it would go. Well, it was smiles all around because Jessie smi...
Nov 16, 2020
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he's optimistic CFL will kick off 2021 campaign
While the CFL still faces challenges ahead of a potential 2021 season, commissioner Randy Ambrosie had reason for optimism Monday. Ambrosie spoke about the league's return to play next year during a f...
Nov 16, 2020
Despite chaotic season, coach Greg Vanney keeps steady hand on Toronto FC tiller
TORONTO - Going into the 2020 season, Toronto FC looked to build on the second-half surge that had carried it to the MLS Cup final last November for the third time in four years. Consistency and conti...
Nov 16, 2020
CFJC Midday - Taste! Dinner Series at Quaaout Lodge is the perfect dining experience, offering you a 5-course meal with wine pairing!
Executive Chef Chris Whittaker cooks up a delicious meal from the menu at Jack Sam's Restaurant, and provides details on the next Taste! Dinner Series, coming up in January. Tickets go on sale Decembe...
Nov 16, 2020
'No government contracts' for companies that don't manufacture in U.S., Biden vows
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joe Biden is doubling down on his promise to enforce Buy American policies once he becomes U.S. president in January. Biden says no government contracts will be given to compa...
Nov 16, 2020
Kamloops ICBC location to move to appointment-only visits
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops is one of five ICBC driver licensing locations across B.C. that will pilot an appointment-only visit system.The change means there will be no more lining up for service, decreasing...
Nov 16, 2020
