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Monaco's head of state Prince Albert II contracts new virus
PARIS - The palace of Monaco says its ruler, Prince Albert II, has tested positive for the new coronavirus but his health is not worrying. Albert, 62, appeared to be the first head of state who has pu...
Mar 19, 2020
England suspends soccer until April 30, will extend season
LONDON - English soccer will remain suspended until at least April 30 because of the coronavirus outbreak, with authorities agreeing Thursday to extend the season "indefinitely" beyond its previous cu...
Mar 19, 2020
Dog Trainers’ Association: There’s Still Help for Dog Owners During COVID-19
Trainers offering phone and online services during "Social Distancing"MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian dog owners can still find safe training help for their pooches, ...
Mar 19, 2020
Provinces urged to end newcomer waits for public health insurance amid pandemic
TORONTO - Hundreds of doctors, nurses and activists are calling on provincial governments to ensure immediate access to free health care for new arrivals in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an open ...
Mar 19, 2020
Facebook Live Concert - JJ Voss
COVID-19 be damned! Join me from the comfort and safety of your own home on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 8pm CST as I play all of the songs from my new album LIVE right here on my Facebook page. I've dub...
Mar 19, 2020 With close to two decades of dedication to his music career and craft, JJ Voss has taken his passion for songwriting and performing, along with his many experiences in life, to build an authentic and professional solo career rooted from the fabric of the working class. His new album ‘Come Along With Me’ is scheduled for release in the spring of 2020. Watch for updates on his new single coming soon!
Fish fingers: Origin of human hand and land animals found in ancient fish fossil
Quebec researchers have found a fossil that they say is from one of the first animals to climb out of the ancient seas to live on land. They say the fins of the 350-million-year-old fish contain finge...
Mar 19, 2020
Tory leadership candidate says he's out of the race if deadlines don't move
OTTAWA - Conservative leadership candidate Rudy Husny is calling off his campaign, saying it is just not right to be asking people for money during a public health emergency. His announcement comes as...
Mar 19, 2020
Virus-shocked Hollywood gets break with streaming services
LOS ANGELES - Sports are on hold, theatres are closed and so are amusement parks, a disaster-movie scenario that has Hollywood reeling. But Americans held captive at home by the coronavirus can turn t...
Mar 19, 2020
In response to virus, Bank of England cuts main rate to 0.1%
LONDON - The Bank of England slashed its main interest rate to 0.1%, the lowest level since its founding in 1694, and reactivated a bond-buying stimulus program in response to the economic shock of th...
Mar 19, 2020
Iran furloughs imprisoned US Navy vet amid virus concerns
WASHINGTON - Iran has granted a medical furlough to a U.S. Navy veteran who has been imprisoned in Iran for more than a year, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Thursday. Michael White of Imperi...
Mar 19, 2020