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'Quite fitting.' Prince Philip's funeral an online event for all but a few in Canada
HALIFAX - The options for Canadians planning to pay their respects to Prince Philip during his funeral Saturday will be largely limited to small gatherings in front of TV or computer screens. Thanks t...
Apr 16, 2021

March US home construction jumps to fastest pace since 2006
WASHINGTON - U.S. housing construction rebounded strongly in March to the fastest pace since 2006 as home builders recovered from an unusually frigid February that shut down projects. Builders began c...
Apr 16, 2021

N.S., N.L. premiers oppose sharing their vaccine supplies with harder-hit provinces
HALIFAX - Two East Coast premiers say they're opposed to sharing their vaccine supplies with harder-hit provinces but are willing to consider lending other medical support. Nova Scotia Premier Iain Ra...
Apr 16, 2021

Young Cochrane sisters found safe in B.C.
The Alberta RCMP Serious Crimes Branch says two young Cochrane girls who had been missing for over a month have been located safe in B.C. Police say the five-year-old and two-year-old girls were locat...
Apr 16, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak declared in Iqaluit as infection numbers rise after first case
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 in Iqaluit after 12 new cases were reported overnight.There are now 13 active cases in the capital city of about 8,000 people.The city w...
Apr 16, 2021

Canadian prop Jake Ilnicki savouring life in Seattle, looks forward to facing Arrows
The Seattle Seawolves will be getting an early wake-up call for Saturday's match against the Toronto Arrows in Marietta, Ga. Originally scheduled for a noon ET kickoff, the Major League Rugby game has...
Apr 16, 2021

'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory dies of cancer at 52
British actress Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and the "Harry Potter" movies, has died, her husband said Friday. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. Her ...
Apr 16, 2021

Chamber hosting virtual conversation with Rachel Notley
The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual event next month with the Leader of Alberta's Official Opposition. Rachel Notley will speak with chamber members and other guests abo...
Apr 16, 2021

73,000 Quebec teachers plan to walk off the job for more than two hours April 27
MONTREAL - Around 73,000 Quebec teachers say they will walk off the job for several hours on April 27. The strike is scheduled to take place from 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will be the second strike day ...
Apr 16, 2021

Canadian Corey Conners surges into lead at PGA Tour's RBC Heritage
HILTON HEAD, S.C. - Canada's Corey Conners notched six birdies on his back nine to take the lead after his second round of the RBC Heritage on Friday. Conners, from Listowel, Ont, shot a 7-under 64 to...
Apr 16, 2021