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Conservatives call for government to fund Afghan safe houses for ex-interpreters
OTTAWA - The Conservative opposition is calling on Liberal government to give urgent funding to Kabul safe houses that are providing refuge to 1,700 Afghan interpreters and their families. On Friday, ...
Nov 4, 2021
Post-pandemic health systems could be challenged by COVID-19 spending spike: CIHI
OTTAWA - A spike in health-care spending during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to some serious financial challenges for provinces as they work to rebuild their health systems in the aftermath, accor...
Nov 4, 2021
VanVleet scores 33 as Raptors beat Wizards 109-100
WASHINGTON (AP) - Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 33 points, OG Anunoby added 21 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 109-100 on Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive victory. ...
Nov 4, 2021
CF Montreal fends off MLS playoff elimination, face Orlando in regular-season finale
MONTREAL - CF Montreal's MLS playoff hopes come down to their final game of the regular season after a 2-0 win Wednesday over the Houston Dynamo. A must-win showdown Sunday against Orlando City SC jus...
Nov 4, 2021
Toronto FC dispatches Pacific FC, will face Montreal in Canadian Championship final
TORONTO - Thanks to a 2-1 win over Pacific FC, Toronto FC has a chance to end a disappointing season with a trophy. But Toronto made life difficult for itself in setting up a showdown with CF Montreal...
Nov 4, 2021
Leon Draisaitl drives Edmonton Oilers to 5-2 win over Nashville Predators
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers' hot start has them hitting impressive team and individual marks. Leon Draisaitl's two goals and an assist in a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday pushed ...
Nov 4, 2021
Israeli parliament passes budget, clearing key hurdle
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's parliament passed a national budget for the first time in three years early on Thursday, avoiding a November deadline that would have triggered fresh elections. The marathon ...
Nov 4, 2021
Vast majority of federal public servants comply with mandatory vaccination policy
OTTAWA - Treasury Board President Mona Fortier says 95.3 per cent of federal public servants have indicated they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. She says another 2.7 per cent of the roughly 268...
Nov 4, 2021
‘Worst is over,’ doctor says but adds health-care system still struggling
According to infectious disease physician Dr. Alex Wong, it appears that the fourth wave of COVID-19 - the deadliest wave of the pandemic yet - is waning."All of the leading indicators like test posit...
Nov 3, 2021
Riders’ offence looks to get things going in final three games of season
With just three games left in their CFL regular season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking to round into form ahead of the playoffs."You always want to be playing your best football in the latte...
Nov 3, 2021