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Silver is the new GameStop: Price boosted by online movement
LONDON - The price of silver is rallying as the online trading movement fuelling the rise of unloved shares like GameStop took a shine to the precious metal. Silver futures jumped almost 12% on Monday...
Feb 01, 2021
Russian gold medallist disqualified for Sochi Olympics doping
GENEVA - In a landmark verdict that indicates Russia conspired to run a doping program at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, a cross-country skier who won a gold medal was disqualified by the IOC on Wednesday. ...
Nov 01, 2017
B.C. teacher suspended after accidentally displaying porn in class
VANCOUVER - An elementary school teacher in British Columbia was suspended after inadvertently projecting pornographic images from his work laptop in a classroom. The B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Reg...
Dec 15, 2017
India withdraws sweeping new rule clamping down on fake news
NEW DELHI - India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday withdrew a sweeping new order clamping down on journalists accused of spreading fake news. The U-turn came hours after the...
Apr 03, 2018
No opioids, please: Clearing the way to refuse prescriptions
HARTFORD, Conn. - The ease of relapsing into opioid addiction has led a growing number of states to help residents make it clear to medical professionals they do not want to be prescribed the powerful...
Mar 19, 2017
Quebec announces increase in financial assistance for flood victims
MONTREAL - The amount of financial assistance available for people dealing specifically with the aftermath of heavy flooding this year has been topped up, the Quebec government announced Wednesday. Pr...
May 17, 2017
Health law created winners and losers when buying insurance
WASHINGTON - Michael Schwarz is a self-employed business owner who buys his own health insurance. Subsidized coverage through “Obamacare” offers protection from life’s unpredictable ...
Feb 22, 2017
Alberta set to introduce bill for no-go zones around abortion clinics
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it will introduce legislation Thursday to establish no-go zones for protesters around abortion clinics. Kathleen Ganley, deputy house leader, gave official notic...
Apr 04, 2018
Behind Facebook's baby step fixes: Defending its ad business
NEW YORK - Wondering why Facebook seems to be taking baby steps to address the biggest scandal in its history? Stronger safeguards on user data might damage Facebook’s core business of using wha...
Mar 23, 2018
Couillard says he is open to advancing Montreal's subway contract to Bombardier
QUEBEC - Premier Philippe Couillard suggested Friday he’s open to giving Bombardier a contract to replace Montreal’s subway cars in order to stave off potential job losses at the company...
Feb 23, 2018