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Carlson, Hedman, Josi named finalists for Norris trophy as NHL's top defenceman
NEW YORK - John Carlson of the Washington Capitals, Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators are the finalists for the 2019-20 Norris Trophy, awarded annually...
Jul 20, 2020
Ottawa constable charged in death of Black man acted reasonably: defence
Lawyers for an Ottawa constable charged in the death of a Black man argue his actions during the confrontation four years ago were "reasonable and proportionate." Closing submissions ar...
Jul 20, 2020
CCB increased on it's fourth anniversary
ONTARIO-The Federal Government is once again increasing the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) for the 2020-21 benefit year.Starting today the CCB will be increased to in an attempt to keep pace with the cost...
Jul 20, 2020
Haida Gwaii resident reports positive COVID test, prompting new control measures
HAIDA GWAII, B.C. - The Haida Nation has advised residents of Haida Gwaii about the first case of COVID-19 on the islands off British Columbia's north coast. The bulletin, which was posted on soc...
Jul 20, 2020
Anxiety high as Canadian schools prepare for students from COVID-ravaged U.S.
WASHINGTON - Canada's universities are bracing for an influx of students next month from the United States, where the worsening COVID-19 pandemic is setting fresh records ever...
Jul 20, 2020
'Grim work:' Climate-change clock ticking on world's polar bears
The climate-change clock is ticking on the world's polar bears and a group of Canadian and U.S. scientists say they've determined when that time will run out. The researchers used data on shrinki...
Jul 20, 2020
Funeral today for young Quebec sisters found dead following Amber Alert
LEVIS, Que. - A funeral will be held in the Quebec City area today for two young sisters who were found dead following an Amber Alert. The bodies of Norah and Romy Carpentier, aged 11 a...
Jul 20, 2020
Ballon d’Or cancelled this year amid coronavirus disruption
The prestigious Ballon d'Or will not be awarded this year because the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the soccer season. Awarded by France Football magazine, the Ballon d'Or has been given out ever...
Jul 20, 2020
Suspect wanted for alleged sexual offences arrested
CAMPBELL RIVER - Police in Campbell River have arrested a man wanted for alleged sexual offences in Prince George. Thirty-eight-year-old Christopher Dixon has been charged with sexual assault, sexual ...
Jul 20, 2020
Separatists protest Spanish royals' visit to rural Catalonia
L'ESPLUGA DE FRANCOLI, Spain - Hundreds of Catalan independence supporters protested the visit of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on Monday to the northeastern region as part of a royal tour across S...
Jul 20, 2020