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N.S. rampage victim's husband says police secrecy could foster distrust
In the absence of information, Nick Beaton says a sense of unease is percolating in his community. Towns across central and northern Nova Scotia have been shattered by an unprecedented spree of violen...
Apr 24, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on April 24, 2020: There are 42,105 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 21,838 confirmed ...
Apr 24, 2020

Rent relief and a giant kitchen for COVID-19 pandemic; In The News for April 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 April 24 ... ---...
Apr 24, 2020

Medical regulator to hear case of Toronto neurosurgeon who murdered wife
TORONTO - Ontario's medical regulator is set to hear the case today of a Toronto neurosurgeon who murdered his wife two days after she filed for divorce. The disciplinary committee of t...
Apr 24, 2020

Digital vigil to honour Nova Scotia victims with national, local tributes
A tribute to the 22 Nova Scotians who died in one of Canada's deadliest mass killings will stream on Facebook this evening. The vigil, titled "Nova Scotia Remembers," will include messages of sup...
Apr 24, 2020

Gangs changing tactics as closed borders, COVID-19 deal impact
VANCOUVER - Gangs and organized crime groups in B.C. are changing how they operate and run their illegal business due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, police forces say. Since physical...
Apr 24, 2020

One constant in this unique NFL draft: Joe Burrow at the top
In this most unique of drafts, filled with technological concerns and even uncertainty when real football might return, there was one constant Thursday night: Joe Burrow. For months, the national cham...
Apr 23, 2020

Major League Soccer extends team training moratorium through May 15
Major League Soccer has extended its team training moratorium through May 15. The move is not a surprise given the league, on April 17, extended its suspension of play to at least June 8 due...
Apr 23, 2020

One constant in this unique NFL draft: Joe Burrow at the top
In this most unique of drafts, filled with technological concerns and even uncertainty when real football might return, there was one constant Thursday night: Joe Burrow. For months, the national cham...
Apr 23, 2020

'Parks and Recreation' cast reunites for fundraising special
LOS ANGELES - The original cast members of "Parks and Recreation" are getting back to work for a coronavirus-related fundraising special. Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman and Ada...
Apr 23, 2020