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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
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
Tkachuk has two goals, Brown scores again as Senators down Jets 4-2
OTTAWA - Brady Tkachuk scored twice, Connor Brown extended his franchise-record goal-scoring streak to eight games and the Ottawa Senators beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 Monday. Evgenii Dadonov scored the...
Apr 12, 2021
Sajjan targets Chinese claims in South China Sea, battles Tories over Beijing ties
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has criticized China's military expansion into the South China Sea even as he faced questions about the Liberal government's ties to Beijing.Sajjan was appearin...
Apr 12, 2021
Japan to start releasing Fukushima water to sea in 2 years
TOKYO - Radioactive water accumulating in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant will be released into the sea in two years after it is treated, Japan's government said Tuesday in a decision lon...
Apr 12, 2021