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Asylum seekers continue to cross Canada-U.S. border despite shutdown
OTTAWA - New statistics show 21 people were apprehended by the RCMP crossing into Canada from the U.S. in May, despite the shutdown of the border. That's up from just six who were stopped in...
Jun 24, 2020
Montreal unlikely to rename metro station after Oscar Peterson, despite petition
MONTREAL - Another push is underway to rename a southwestern Montreal metro station in honour of Canadian jazz great Oscar Peterson, but city officials say they aren't ready to go that route. Nearly 1...
Jun 24, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 2 a.m. ET on June 24, 2020: There are 101,963 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 54,884 confirmed ...
Jun 24, 2020
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces and territories 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: Newfo...
Jun 24, 2020
Thousands of Canadians could be affected by Trump's decision to extend visa ban
WASHINGTON - Thousands of Canadians working for technology companies or multinational corporations in the United States could be affected by a new ban that freezes the issuance of ...
Jun 24, 2020
More GTA businesses open up and the Hockey Hall of Fame; In The News for June 24
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 June 24 ... What...
Jun 24, 2020
Jarome Iginla strong candidate to earn spot in Hockey Hall of Fame today
TORONTO - Former Calgary Flames star Jarome Iginla headlines the list of first-time eligible players for selection to the Hockey Hall of Fame today. The class of 2020 will be unveiled this afternoon a...
Jun 24, 2020
PM Trudeau among prominent speakers featured at Collision tech conference
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be among some 600 prominent politicians, business leaders and journalists featured at one of the world's largest tech conferences. The two-day Collision con...
Jun 24, 2020
Charleston votes to remove statue of slavery advocate
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Officials in the historic South Carolina city of Charleston voted unanimously Tuesday to remove a statue of former vice-president and slavery advocate John C. Calhoun from a downtow...
Jun 23, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC ties NBA 2K League esports record with 10th straight win
TORONTO - Unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC swept Magic Gaming in their best-of-three esports series Tuesday to tie the NBA 2K League record for consecutive regular-season wins at 10. Toronto (10-0) thumpe...
Jun 23, 2020