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Pandemic, slower U.S. migration see Canada closing gap with U.S. in workforce race
WASHINGTON - Since the global onset of COVID-19, Canada has been gradually closing the gap with the United States when it comes to attracting and keeping an important economic prize: new permanent res...
Dec 01, 2022
HIV activists hope World AIDS Day marks an end to backsliding on infections, stigma
OTTAWA - HIV activists are marking World AIDS Day by urging Ottawa to help stop a global backslide in progress on stemming infections and stigma. "It's clear to us that this government is seized of th...
Dec 01, 2022
Applications open for dental care benefits touted by Liberals as inflation relief
OTTAWA - Parents can apply with the Canada Revenue Agency starting today to receive the children's dental benefit that the federal Liberals say is intended to provide cost-of-living relief to low-inco...
Dec 01, 2022
Progress being made in fight to save North Atlantic right whale from extinction
HALIFAX - The latest official population estimate for the world's most endangered species of whale is grim. A group of international experts recently confirmed there were about 340 surviving North Atl...
Dec 01, 2022
Draisaitl, McDavid lead Oilers past slumping Blackhawks 5-4
CHICAGO (AP) - Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, helping the Edmonton Oilers top the slumping Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Wednesday night for their third straight win. Connor McDavid, Ryan Nug...
Dec 01, 2022
Puig changing plea to not guilty of lying in gambling case
NEW YORK (AP) - Former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig has decided to withdraw his agreement to plead guilty to a charge of lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation. Pui...
Nov 30, 2022
Puig changing plea to not guilty of lying in gambling case
NEW YORK (AP) - Former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig has decided to withdraw his agreement to plead guilty to a charge of lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation. Pui...
Nov 30, 2022
Williamson scores 33, powers Pelicans past Raptors 126-108
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Zion Williamson had 33 points, four steals and two blocks, and Trey Murphy added six 3-pointers and 26 points as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Toronto Raptors 126-108 on Wednesd...
Nov 30, 2022
Hong Kong publisher's national security trial postponed
HONG KONG (AP) - The trial of a Hong Kong newspaper publisher who was arrested in a crackdown on a pro-democracy movement was postponed Thursday after the territory's leader asked China to effectively...
Nov 30, 2022
Halak-led Rangers defeat Senators 3-1 to snap three-game losing skid
OTTAWA - Jaroslav Halak picked up his first win of the season behind a 34-save effort as the New York Rangers defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Wednesday night. Jimmy Vesey, Barclay Goodrow and Chri...
Nov 30, 2022