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Storybooks, radio connect kids isolated in far-flung Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - All it takes is a few words from a storybook to connect kids over the crackle of an AM radio station. It's not 1950s entertainment, but a nostalgic way children in even the most re...
Apr 28, 2020
Canada's dairy processors to lose $100M if USMCA takes effect in July: Plett
WASHINGTON - A Conservative senator says Canada's dairy processing industry stands to lose about $100 million if the new trade agreement with the United States and Mexico goes into effect July 1. Sen....
Apr 28, 2020
Reality TV star Ashley 'Minnie' Ross dies in Georgia wreck
ATLANTA - Ashley Ross of the reality TV show "Little Women: Atlanta" has died in a head-on crash on a Georgia road, police and her representative confirmed Tuesday. Ross, 34, who was known as "Ms. Min...
Apr 28, 2020
Pete Davidson's 'King of Staten Island' to open on-demand
NEW YORK - Judd Apatow's "The King of Staten Island," starring Pete Davidson, will release straight to home on-demand video after having its theatrical release cancelled. Universal Pictures said Monda...
Apr 28, 2020
Canadian MPs meet online in first virtual session of House of Commons
OTTAWA - Canada's first-ever virtual House of Commons is underway with almost 90 per cent of all MPs dialed in. The House of Commons special committee on COVID-19 is meeting via videoconfere...
Apr 28, 2020
Keeping a schedule key to Argos' lineman dealing with COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - Professional athletes are often creatures of habit, and that's helping Jamal Campbell deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Toronto Argonauts' burly offensive lineman remains unsure...
Apr 28, 2020
Former McGill coach David DeAveiro takes over Rams men's basketball team
TORONTO - David DeAveiro has been named head coach of the Ryerson Rams men's basketball team. DeAveiro is the 14th head coach in Rams men's basketball history and takes over from Borko Popic, who...
Apr 28, 2020
COVID-19: Mental Health and Well-Being
A pandemic is a very stressful event for individuals and communities. It's normal to feel some stress and anxiety. It's also very common for people to display great resiliency during times of crisis.[...
Apr 28, 2020
Oprah to headline Facebook, Instagram graduation event
NEW YORK - Oprah will be the commencement speaker and Awkwafina, Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X and Simone Biles will offer words of wisdom to the Class of 2020 in a multi-hour graduation streaming event ...
Apr 28, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 11:30 a.m. Nova Scotia is reporting three more deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the province's total to 27. Health of...
Apr 28, 2020