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Politicians must not pressure Health Canada to approve rapid COVID-19 tests: Freeland
OTTAWA - Health Canada says it can't provide any information about the status of any of the rapid-testing devices for COVID-19 it is reviewing. Pressure is mounting on the federal government to approv...
Sep 24, 2020

French Open: Ninth-seed Shapovalov draws Simon, Raonic withdraws
PARIS - Top-ranked Canadian Denis Shapovalov drew local favourite Gilles Simon as his first round opponent at the French Open, while Milos Raonic once again pulled out of the clay court tournament. Th...
Sep 24, 2020

Liability in the age of COVID-19, Canada's leagues, clubs wrestle with risk
The Flamborough Dundas Soccer Club cancelled its summer recreation league in July. Under pressure from parents wanting their children back on the pitch, the club near Hamilton recently resum...
Sep 24, 2020

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): --- 1:50 p.m. Yukon's chief medical officer of health says the territory is considering a child-friendly, made-in-British Columb...
Sep 24, 2020

Liberals propose upping value of new COVID-19 benefits to match sunsetting CERB
OTTAWA - The Liberals are proposing to increase the value of benefits for unemployed workers to $500 a week under newly tabled legislation that lands days before aid runs out for millions. The proposa...
Sep 24, 2020

Bernie Sanders puts Trump on notice: 'You are not going to destroy' U.S. democracy
WASHINGTON, Wash. - Firebrand Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders is sounding the alarm over Donald Trump's refusal to promise a peaceful transfer of power next year. In a speech in Washington, D.C....
Sep 24, 2020

Canadian driver Gingras looking to put solid finish to impressive Mohawk Park run
It's been a fabulous run, but Canadian harness driver Yannick Gingras is looking forward to finally returning home. Gingras, of Sorel, Que., has been racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park sinc...
Sep 24, 2020

Patriots owner Kraft cleared of massage parlour sex charge
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Florida prosecutors dropped a misdemeanour charge against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Thursday after courts blocked their use of video that allegedly shows him p...
Sep 24, 2020

Grandparent's Day Raises $41,000.00
Thank You for making our 21st Annual Grandparent's Day such a grand success. We raised $41,000!!! Whether you've lived at Mont St. Joseph for one year or fifteen years, the story is still the same... ...
Sep 24, 2020

Liberals promise action on biases in justice system, policing
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is promising legislation and money to address systemic inequities in all phases of the criminal justice system. The commitments come amid mounting concerns about unfair...
Sep 24, 2020