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Brad Pitt portrays Fauci in SNL's 2nd at-home edition
NEW YORK - Brad Pitt portrayed Dr. Anthony Fauci in the second at-home episode of "Saturday Night Live," that featured musical guest Miley Cyrus, an Adam Sandler cameo and plenty of disinfectant jokes...
Apr 26, 2020
Four more COVID-19 cases in Sask., three of which in the North
Saskatchewan now has four more confirmed cases of COVID-19, three in the North region and one in the Regina area. There are now nine active cases in the North and 10 in Regina. The Far North still lea...
Apr 26, 2020 COVID-19. (The Canadian Press)
Olympian Rochette, recent med school grad, to work at long-term care home
MONTREAL - Former Canadian figure skater and Olympic medallist Joannie Rochette will be working at Quebec's long-term care homes hit hard by COVID-19. Rochette, who competed for Canada at the Turin 20...
Apr 26, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 1:12 p.m. ET on April 26, 2020: There are 46,640 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 24,107 confirm...
Apr 26, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 1:30 p.m. Prince Edward Island is not reporting any new cases of COVID-19 today. The number of cases remains at 26, with ...
Apr 26, 2020
Troops urged to seek help as use of mental-health services hits 'all-time low'
OTTAWA - Canada's top military officer is urging his troops to reach out for help if it's required, as the use of mental-health services for military personnel has reached an all-time low. Chief of th...
Apr 26, 2020
P.A. police ask public to keep 'safe distance' from high flowing North Saskatchewan River
On early Sunday morning, the North Saskatchewan River started to roar as it had its annual spring ice break up. This has led to flooding along the riverbank, at Little Red River park and areas along t...
Apr 26, 2020 The North Saskatchewan River broke on Sunday morning. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)
Tributes pour in for Nova Scotia victims, one week after mass shooting
Tributes and memorials continue to pour in for the 22 people killed in a mass shooting in Nova Scotia one week ago. An obituary for Lisa McCully says her friends and family will celebrate he...
Apr 26, 2020
Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for minors and floggings
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Saudi Arabia's King Salman has ordered an end to the death penalty for crimes committed by minors, according to a statement Sunday by a top official. The decision comes o...
Apr 26, 2020
Gloves and masks become problem litter as COVID-19 prompts people to cover up
When Debbie Barna takes her dogs Moe and Joey for a walk, she sees gloves and masks around her apartment building."I've noticed on the lawn area where we take the dogs, the masks are starting to appea...
Apr 26, 2020