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Modelling shows COVID-19 cases stabilizing in B.C., but children now most at risk
VANCOUVER - An independent group that analyzes the course of the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia and Canada has released new modelling containing some good news but also raising concerns, especi...
Oct 07, 2021
Nadia Chaudhri, neuroscientist who shared her journey with cancer, dies at 43
MONTREAL - Nadia Chaudhri, the Montreal neuroscientist who gained a worldwide following while spending her dying months raising funds for scientists from under-represented backgrounds, has died at age...
Oct 07, 2021
Validated vote counts result in bigger margin for Caputo, big down-ballot swing in Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola
KAMLOOPS - Elections Canada has released validated results from the Sept. 20 federal election. They show a minor swing in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo votes, but a much more dramatic swing in Central Oka...
Oct 07, 2021
NDP prepared to withhold votes in Parliament, including on the Liberal budget: Singh
OTTAWA - Jagmeet Singh is today signalling a tougher approach to co-operation with the minority Liberal government in Parliament. The NDP leader says his caucus is prepared to "withhold votes" if Prim...
Oct 07, 2021
Alabama swamped, 4 killed in floods from slow-moving front
PELHAM, Ala. (AP) - The death toll from flash floods caused by torrential rains in Alabama has risen to four. Forecasters say as much as 13 inches of rain from a slow-moving front covered roads, trapp...
Oct 07, 2021
Do Conservatives think conscience rights cover referrals? O'Toole, MP appear split
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole's latest position on conscience rights appears to be offside with at least one elected member from his party's socially conservative wing, as it prepares to s...
Oct 07, 2021
Habs star goaltender Carey Price enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price is seeking help, voluntarily entering the NHL/NHL Players' Association joint player assistance program. The NHLPA said in a release that the 34-year-old star ...
Oct 07, 2021
Sens sign Tyler Ennis; Colin White out 4-6 months with shoulder injury
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators signed winger Tyler Ennis to a one-year contract worth US$900,000 Thursday, and announced centre Colin White will miss up to six months with a dislocated shoulder that req...
Oct 07, 2021
Premier League club Newcastle bought by Saudi sovereign fund
LONDON (AP) - English Premier League club Newcastle was sold to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund on Thursday after a protracted takeover and legal fight involving concerns about piracy and rights ...
Oct 07, 2021
Macklem: Governments, private sector need to deliver vaccines to developing nations
OTTAWA - The governor of the Bank of Canada is pressing the case for COVID-19 vaccines to be sent to developing nations. Tiff Macklem says the pandemic is not just the biggest health risk facing the w...
Oct 07, 2021
