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Starting September 14, you'll have to wear a mask at Starbucks
TORONTO -Heads up for those of you who like to hit the 'Bucks for your morning cup of Joe, if you're heading inside, you'll be required to wear a mask.Starbucks Canada says the rule will come into eff...
Aug 31, 2020
Nurse says Raptors can draw on experience of bouncing back from bad games
The morning after their biggest loss of the season, the Toronto Raptors were angry. The Raptors dropped a 112-94 decision to the Boston Celtics in the opening game of their Eastern Conference sem...
Aug 31, 2020
Trade minister says she'll keep eye on U.S. probe of Canadian lobster industry
HALIFAX - International Trade Minister Mary Ng says she's keeping a close watch on a trade investigation into the Canadian lobster industry requested by the administration of United States P...
Aug 31, 2020
'We need to come together,': Minister of Mental Health and Addictions on Overdose Awareness Day
VICTORIA- "Today, we are coming together around the world to raise awareness of overdoses, help reduce the stigma around substance use and recommit to doing everything we can to turn the tide on this ...
Aug 31, 2020
Calls mount, frustration grows over Trudeau's promise to help Hong Kong
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government is facing increasingly frustrated and worried calls to help people leave Hong Kong for Canada as China continues to crack down on pro-democracy activists i...
Aug 31, 2020
COVID-19 impact turns B.C.'s 2019-20 budget surplus to $321 deficit
VICTORIA - The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has turned British Columbia's budget forecast from black to red. The government's final budget numbers show a deficit of $321 million from a project...
Aug 31, 2020
Toronto Blue Jays acquire veteran left-hander Robbie Ray from Arizona
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have added depth to their pitching staff, acquiring left-hander Robbie Ray from the Arizona Diamondbacks before Monday's trade deadline. Toronto also gets cash con...
Aug 31, 2020
Vancouver Aquarium closes programming amid 'financially challenging' time
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Aquarium is closing to the public, putting its programming on pause while it attempts to recover from the financial devastation of COVID-19. Ocean Wise, the non-profit organi...
Aug 31, 2020
'The final quarter of the fiscal year brought many challenges,': Province in position to weather COVID-19 financial impacts
VICTORIA-The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact in the Province's 2019-20 financial results, despite the fiscal results of the first three quarters of the year."While the first three quarters of 2019-20 ...
Aug 31, 2020
Toronto Wolfpack ready to make case to return to action with new owner
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack's proposed new owner will make his case to England's Super League on Tuesday with the transatlantic rugby league team also submitting a new five-year business plan to re...
Aug 31, 2020