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Canada joins U.S.-led Artemis Accords to send human explorers back to Moon and beyond
WASHINGTON, Wash. - Canada has signed on to the Artemis Accords, a U.S.-led effort to establish global guidelines for sending explorers back to the Moon and beyond. NASA says space agencies in A...
Oct 13, 2020
Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks
Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks around the world, including in Canada. There's the iPhone 12, with a 6.1-inch display, the same as...
Oct 13, 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the latest international soccer star to test positive for the coronavirus. The Portuguese soccer federation said Tuesday that Ronaldo was doing well and had no symptoms af...
Oct 13, 2020
Despite pandemic, league-leading Toronto FC ahead of its 2017 championship year pace
Despite the global pandemic and all that comes with it, league-leading Toronto FC is somehow ahead of its 2017 championship year pace. Having clinched a playoff berth with its 1-0 victory Sunday in Ci...
Oct 13, 2020
Iowa offensive lineman Jackson somewhat surprised to be atop CFL scouting bureau list
Alaric Jackson was more than a little surprised last week to find himself atop the CFL's Scouting Bureau's fall list of the top-20 prospects for next year's draft. After all, the Iowa left tackle has ...
Oct 13, 2020
Long-term offender hearing begins for Eckville man convicted for child porn offences
A seven-day hearing is underway in Red Deer provincial court as specialized Crown prosecutors from Calgary seek long-term offender status for a central Alberta man who admitted to committing child por...
Oct 13, 2020
COVID-19 won't spook away trick-or-treating if safety rules followed: health officers
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer says trick-or-treating should be possible this Halloween as long as little goblins take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Theresa Tam cau...
Oct 13, 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19
LISBON, Portugal - Cristiano Ronaldo has become the latest high-profile soccer star to test positive for the coronavirus. The Portuguese soccer federation said Tuesday that Ronaldo was doing well and ...
Oct 13, 2020
Marleau returns to Sharks in pursuit of games played record
Patrick Marleau is back with the San Jose Sharks. Marleau rejoined San Jose on Tuesday, signing a one-year deal worth the league minimum of $700,000. The 41-year-old can now break Gordie Howe's NHL ga...
Oct 13, 2020
PM blasts Tories for push to keep WE probe alive, says government focused on COVID-19
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has blasted opposition parties for continuing their effort to dig into the WE Charity issue, and says his government is instead focused on helping Canadians thro...
Oct 13, 2020