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More Canadians want vaccine and Air Canada deal reached: In The News for April 13
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 13 ...What we are watching in Canada...M...
Apr 13, 2021

Canada-U.S. trade faces 'critical moment' that demands urgent action, businesses warn
WASHINGTON - North American trade is facing a "critical moment" in the ongoing aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, say Canadian business leaders as they embark on a concerted campaign to fortify ties ...
Apr 13, 2021

Most Canadians plan to get COVID-19 vaccine, but safety fears drive hesitancy: poll
OTTAWA - More Canadians than ever say they intend to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a new poll suggests while fear about vaccine safety is the main driver of hesitancy to get an injection. All this ...
Apr 13, 2021

Yukon headed for minority government with NDP holding balance of power
WHITEHORSE - Yukon is headed toward a minority government with the Liberal and Yukon parties tied with the same number of seats after Monday's election. With all of the votes counted, the Liberal and ...
Apr 13, 2021

Red Deer tax rates finalized
Red Deer city council has approved the tax rate bylaw with a zero per cent municipal increase and reduced property tax penalties for the next three years.In November, council approved City budgets wit...
Apr 12, 2021

Rebels lose wild 8-5 game in Lethbridge
The Red Deer Rebels finally found their offensive stride Monday night in Lethbridge, but it still wasn't enough as they dropped an 8-5 decision to the Lethbridge Hurricanes at the Enmax Centre in Leth...
Apr 12, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, April 12, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 11:00 p.m. ET on Monday April 12, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 336,841 new vaccinations administered for a total of 8,328,56...
Apr 12, 2021

Higashioka and Cole help Yankees beat Blue Jays 3-1
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Kyle Higashioka homered twice to support Gerrit Cole, and the New York Yankees beat Toronto 3-1 on Monday night in the Blue Jays temporary home at their spring training ballpark. Higas...
Apr 12, 2021

California's ArcLight and Pacific Theaters to close for good
Hollywood's theatrical business may be slowly rebounding but for some exhibitors the last year has been catastrophic. Pacific Theaters, which operates some 300 screens in California, including the bel...
Apr 12, 2021

Habs end three-game skid with 4-2 victory, halting Toronto's six-game win streak
MONTREAL - Tomas Tatar scored two goals -- including an empty-netter -- as the Montreal Canadiens defeated Toronto 4-2 on Monday night to end the Maple Leafs' six-game winning streak. Nick Suzuki and ...
Apr 12, 2021