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Red Cross to send 900 workers to Quebec care homes as military withdraws
OTTAWA - The Canadian Red Cross will send 900 people to work in Quebec's long-term care homes until September, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. The announcement came as the military prepares...
Jun 26, 2020
WE Charity only organization capable of running COVID-19 volunteer program: PM
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the non-partisan civil service, not him, decided the WE charity was the best option to dole out grants to students who volunteer in this summer. W...
Jun 26, 2020
First ministers couldn't agree on condemning systemic racism in declaration: PM
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a first ministers' declaration condemning racism didn't mention systemic discrimination because not all the premiers would agree. The statement released Thu...
Jun 26, 2020
Most know little about prominent Indigenous, racialized Canadians, survey suggests
TORONTO - Indigenous and other racialized Canadians have been shaping the country's history and culture for centuries, but a new poll suggests most Canadians have a lot to learn about most of them. Th...
Jun 26, 2020
Wolfpack return to action Aug. 2 in England as Super League resumes play
The Toronto Wolfpack return to action Aug. 2 when they play Hull Kingston Rovers after being sidelined since March 11 due to the global pandemic. The Super League announced Friday the transatlant...
Jun 26, 2020
Lockdown U members earn nomination for CFL's 2010-19 all-decade squad
For years, Ryan Phillips was the elder statesman of Lockdown U, the stingy secondary that helped the B.C. Lions win two Grey Cups. Fittingly, the unit is well represented in nominations...
Jun 26, 2020
Oscar Peterson's widow thrilled by petition to change metro station name
MONTREAL - The widow of legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson says she is heartened by a petition calling for Montreal to rename a metro station in his honour. Kelly Peterson told The Canadian Pr...
Jun 26, 2020
Canadians Kadeisha Buchanan and Ashley Lawrence learn Champions League path
NYON, Switzerland - The Women's Champions League path has been set for Canadians Kadeisha Buchanan and Ashley Lawrence. The European club championship has been on hold due to the global pandemic,...
Jun 26, 2020
Texas orders bars shut amid surge in confirmed virus cases
AUSTIN, Texas - Republican Gov. Greg Abbott shut down bars in Texas again on Friday and scaled back restaurant dining, the most dramatic reversals yet as confirmed coronavirus cases surge. Abbott also...
Jun 26, 2020
Police officer stabbed, suspect shot in Glasgow
LONDON - A police officer in the Scottish city of Glasgow has been stabbed while a male suspect has been shot by an armed officer in the heart of the city Friday. The Scottish Police Federation, which...
Jun 26, 2020
