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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:41 a.m. ET on May 16, 2020: There are 75,004 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 41,420 confirmed (in...
May 16, 2020
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: ...
May 16, 2020
Fist bumps and masks: Professional soccer returns in Germany
BERLIN - Germany's Bundesliga soccer season resumed Saturday after a two-month break caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Ruhr derby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke kicked off in an empty sta...
May 16, 2020
Tokyo Olympic CEO: Games next year may not be 'conventional'
TOKYO - Almost two months after the Tokyo Olympics were postponed, organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said Friday he still could not give an estimate of how much the one-year delay will cost. Figur...
May 16, 2020
Masks, tests, empty stadiums: Bundesliga resumes amid virus
BERLIN - No fans, no hugging, no spitting. The Bundesliga will be very different when it resumes Saturday following a two-month suspension caused by the coronavirus pandemic. There will be no children...
May 16, 2020
Tokyo Olympic CEO: Games next year may not be 'conventional'
TOKYO - Almost two months after the Tokyo Olympics were postponed, organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said Friday he still could not give an estimate of how much the one-year delay will cost. Figur...
May 16, 2020
Experts say Saskatchewan could limit ceremonies but 'is there reason?'
Legal experts say the Saskatchewan government may have a case that sacred Indigenous ceremonies be limited in size, but they caution the premier against taking such action. "Is there reason for Premie...
May 16, 2020
O'Toole attacked for using Parliamentary resources on leadership campaign
OTTAWA - A Liberal MP is calling for an investigation into whether Conservative leadership candidate Erin O'Toole is inappropriately using taxpayer-funded resources on his campaign. Robert Morris...
May 16, 2020
Tune-in virtually for the 31st Annual Saskatchewan Country Music Association award show
This year's Annual Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) Awards will be virtual for the first time ever. Tune-in online or on your television to see who takes home the coveted 'Mikee' SCMA Awa...
May 16, 2020
As Quebecers cover faces for COVID-19, some hope for tolerance of religious garb
MONTREAL - Three years ago, Warda Lacoste was at the centre of a fight against Quebec's attempt to ban religious face coverings for people who were giving or receiving public services. The M...
May 16, 2020