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Tornadoes devastate Tennessee, killing at least 19 people
NASHVILLE - Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee early Tuesday, shredding at least 40 buildings and killing at least 19 people. One of the twisters caused severe damage across downtown Nashville, destroy...
Mar 03, 2020
Ontario reports two new coronavirus cases, bringing province's total to 20
TORONTO - Ontario now has 20 cases of the novel coronavirus, with two new people added to the tally today. Health officials have not yet divulged details about the new cases. But a spate of new o...
Mar 03, 2020
Trudeau urges patience as Wet'suwet'en mull over proposed land and title deal
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he knows people are impatient for a resolution to tensions involving a disputed natural gas pipeline in northern British Columbia, but time is nee...
Mar 03, 2020
TSB report into fatal crash of biplane warns against stunts near ground
MONTREAL - The Transportation Safety Board says an amateur-built aircraft that crashed northeast of Quebec City last year with two people on board was doing aerobatic manoeuvres on the day of the cras...
Mar 03, 2020
Community culture comes through in Blue Jays spring training stadium reno
Blue Jays fans visiting Toronto's spring training stadium in Florida will be treated to an upgraded game-watching experience this season. They'll also get a lesson in community history,...
Mar 03, 2020
Canadian goaltender Shannon Szabados announces she's expecting a baby
LORAIN, Ohio - Canadian women's hockey team goaltender Shannon Szabados has announced she's pregnant. The two-time Olympic gold medallist from Edmonton posted "Excited to announce our little fami...
Mar 03, 2020
Flames looking to bring road prowess back home to Calgary for stretch run
Milan Lucic joked the Flames might want to stay in a hotel before their next game in Calgary. If it helps them duplicate large parts of the team's most recent road trip, the idea might ...
Mar 03, 2020
Coach says Canadian women up for U.S. challenge at CONCACAF U-20 tournament
Canada is no stranger to facing the U.S. at the women's youth soccer level. It's just happening earlier than usual at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship. The two North American rivals face off...
Mar 03, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador's Gushue beats Nunavut's Higgs at Tim Hortons Brier
KINGSTON, Ont. - Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador defeated Nunavut's Jake Higgs 7-2 on Tuesday morning at the Tim Hortons Brier. The two-time national men's curling champion led 5-0 ...
Mar 03, 2020
Chanel hosts pared-down show as virus keeps many VIPs away
PARIS - Chanel staged a comparatively low-key affair for Paris Fashion Week as the coronavirus outbreak kept many of the regular VIPs and fashion editors away. The stalwart Parisian design house strea...
Mar 03, 2020