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NBC holds fast to dueling town halls despite celebrity anger
NEW YORK - Despite protests from Hollywood stars, NBC stood fast to its decision to hold a Thursday town hall with President Donald Trump at the same time that his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, has ...
Oct 15, 2020
Senators sign forward Evgenii Dadonov to three-year, $15-million contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Evgenii Dadonov to a three-year, US$15-million contract. Dadonov had 47 points (25 goals, 22 assists) in 69 games with the Florida Panthers last ...
Oct 15, 2020
Local artist Marlene Kallstrom-Barritt showcased in latest exhibit
With "bubbles" of all sizes scattered across her paintings, Marlene Kallstrom-Barritt's exhibit Ascending is like seeing the world through champagne-coloured glasses. The works offer a sense of celebr...
Oct 15, 2020
Lokombo, Pellerin impressed with Canadian rookie Chase Claypool's early NFL success
Boseko Lokombo likes the idea of being a trendsetter. Canadian Chase Claypool, a rookie receiver with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has captivated NFL fans with his athleticism and big-play ability early t...
Oct 15, 2020
Govts, companies shifted COVID risk management responsibility to individuals: study
TORONTO - A new Canadian study has found that over the first five months of 2020, government and corporate approaches to COVID-19 went from taking decisive, collective action against the pandemic to e...
Oct 15, 2020
Feds can use spending power to fight anti-Indigenous racism in health care: Miller
OTTAWA - The federal government is ready to use its financial leverage over the health system to fight anti-Indigenous racism in health care, Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says. He says tha...
Oct 15, 2020
Europe reels as it sets virus records, slaps on new rules
BERLIN - Fears rose Thursday that Europe is running out of time to control a resurgence of the coronavirus, as infections hit record daily highs in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland. Franc...
Oct 15, 2020
U Sports cancels remaining national championships in 2021 because of pandemic
No national championships in Canadian university sport will happen this season. U Sports has cancelled its 2021 national tournaments because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The impacted sports are men's and...
Oct 15, 2020
EU chief self-isolates as virus makes its mark at a summit
BRUSSELS - As a fresh wave of the coronavirus sweeps across much of Europe, the reality of the disease struck a summit of European Union leaders on Thursday when one of the 27-nation bloc's top offici...
Oct 15, 2020
Online hate, racist hiring practices among targets of $15M federal anti-racism funds
OTTAWA - At least a dozen new projects to go after online hate are being funded through Ottawa's anti-racism strategy today. Diversity Minister Bardish Chagger says 85 projects are getting money throu...
Oct 15, 2020