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PBS docu-series 'Asian Americans' more timely amid pandemic
A century of racist attacks detailed in the new PBS documentary series "Asian Americans" might have felt like ancient history just a few months ago. But through the lens of the coronavirus pandemic th...
May 08, 2020

Judge denies bid to dismiss charges against Lori Loughlin
A federal judge refused Friday to dismiss charges against actress Lori Loughlin, her fashion designer husband and other prominent parents accused of cheating the college admissions process, siding wit...
May 08, 2020

Outside police agency to review how officers handled run-in with costumed worker
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - An outside police agency is to investigate the actions of officers who forced a restaurant worker in a "Star Wars'' storm-trooper costume to the ground in southern A...
May 08, 2020

Canada Post celebrates 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe with one-of-a-kind stamps
OTTAWA-Canada Post unveiled two stamps in honour of the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe.The stamps showcase photos of Private Leo Major, wh...
May 08, 2020 (Photo Courtesy, Canada Post)

Minister of Finance releases statement addressing 2 million jobs lost across Canada
VICTORIA- The Minister of Finance, Carole James released the following statement this morning, May 8, in regards to the Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey, which reported 2 million jobs lost across...
May 08, 2020

Despite jarring jobs numbers, Canada, U.S. charting different courses
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's a fundamental principle of life in Canada that no one should have to go to work if they don't feel safe doing so. Trudeau made the comments today a...
May 08, 2020

Maine's Katahdin Woods and Waters now a 'dark-sky' sanctuary
PATTEN, Maine - Maine's Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is now a "dark sky" sanctuary, the National Park Service announced Friday. The designation by the International Dark-Sky Association...
May 08, 2020

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 11:30 a.m. The federal government's emergency wage-subsidy program will be extended beyond its early-June endpoint. The p...
May 08, 2020

Capitals cut ties with Leipsic after disparaging comments
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals on Friday placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract after he made disparaging comments about women and teammates in a private s...
May 08, 2020

2020 Native Fastball Championships postponed
PRINCE GEORGE-The 2020 Canadian Native Fastball Championships have been postponed until next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Championships were scheduled to take place starting July 31st and run...
May 08, 2020