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Family of murdered Surrey woman makes public appeal for information

Jon Azpiri - April 13, 2021

The family of a Surrey woman who was shot and killed earlier this year has made a public appeal for information on the case.Shana Harris-Morris, 23, was...

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Halifax cancer researcher studies effects of radon gas and arsenic exposure

- April 13, 2021

A national study led by researchers in Halifax is looking at the effects of radon gas and arsenic exposure on the human...

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Canada to get Johnson & Johnson vaccine, but monitoring U.S. reports

- April 13, 2021

Health Canada is “closely” monitoring the U.S. review of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after reports of extremely rare blood clotting...

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Search and rescue training to take place over Lake Ontario near Kingston this week

Alexandra Mazur - April 13, 2021

A search and rescue team from CFB Trenton’s 8 Wing will be conducting training over Lake Ontario near Kingston this week.The combined...

N.S. introduces bill to mark end of slavery in British colonies with Emancipation Day

April 13, 2021

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Bitcoin hits new record, trading above $62,700

April 13, 2021

Consumers expect to return to pre-COVID-19 spending within a year: Bank of Canada

April 12, 2021

Corus, Hulu announce ‘breakthrough’ multi-year distribution deal

April 9, 2021

Living on the financial brink? Here’s how to avoid digging a deeper debt hole

April 8, 2021

Canada’s bank regulator weighs tougher mortgage rules amid hot housing market

April 8, 2021

Health

Tiny kingdom of Bhutan vaccinates 93% of adults in 16 days

April 13, 2021

Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on Tuesday

April 13, 2021

Canada’s COVID-19 case rate now tops U.S. rate. Here’s what the experts say

April 12, 2021

Australia abandons COVID-19 vaccination targets after new advice on AstraZeneca shots

April 12, 2021

Hospitals across much of Ontario begin cutting back elective surgeries amid strain of COVID-19

April 12, 2021

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Sajjan criticizes Chinese moves to claim South China Sea but faces Tory grilling

- April 13, 2021

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan took aim at recent Chinese military expansions into the South China Sea on Monday, even as he pushed...

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Canada facing growing radicalization risk over COVID-19 lockdowns: report

Amanda Connolly - April 12, 2021

Lockdowns put in place to counter COVID-19 could pose a risk of radicalizing Canadians towards violence, as security experts warn there is...

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N.L. NDP challenge election results alleging voting irregularities

- April 12, 2021

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O’Toole pressed on ‘pro-choice’ stance as MP readies bill to limit abortion access

Rachel Gilmore - April 12, 2021

Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole was repeatedly pressed Monday morning about his pro-choice stance on abortion as his MP Cathay Wagantall readies a bill...

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Liberals see majority support but face skepticism over spending ahead of budget: poll

Sean Boynton - April 12, 2021

The Liberal government is approaching the release of this year’s federal budget in a strong position to form a majority government in...

Sports

World men’s curling championship positive COVID-19 tests deemed ‘false positives’

April 13, 2021

Men’s world curling championship in Calgary concludes amid COVID scare

April 12, 2021

Toronto Maple Leafs acquire veteran forward Nick Foligno from Columbus in 3-team deal

April 12, 2021

Technology

Japan to start releasing treated radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear plant into sea in 2 years

April 13, 2021

Wastewater data shows shutdown may be improving COVID-19 numbers

April 13, 2021

Grizzly bears prefer walking on gentle slopes at a leisurely pace like humans, study says

April 13, 2021

Much-anticipated orca exhibit opening at Royal B.C. Museum

April 13, 2021

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Ontario premier, health minister say province consulting with NACI on Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause

- April 13, 2021

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W. Galen Weston, former George Weston chairman, dies at 80 following illness

Nicole Gibillini - April 13, 2021

W. Galen Weston has died at the age of 80. The former chairman of George Weston died peacefully at home April 12 after an...

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Quebec premier tells young people to ‘respect the rules’ as emergency COVID-19 measures extended

Kalina Laframboise - April 13, 2021

Quebec is extending emergency measures for three regions as the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to gain steam in the...

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Ontario releases more details on COVID vaccinations for adults 18+ in hot spot neighbourhoods

Gabby Rodrigues - April 13, 2021

Ontario officials said those who are aged 18 and older in high-risk hot spot areas ⁠— defined by select postal codes ⁠—...

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Ontario reports more than 3,600 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths

Gabby Rodrigues - April 13, 2021

Ontario is reporting 3,670 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 394,679. Tuesday’s case count is a significant drop from...

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Pfizer CEO says company can deliver 10% more doses to the U.S. by the end of May than previously agreed

1 - April 13, 2021

Bottles for the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are ready to be prepared before the opening of a mass vaccination site in the Queens borough...

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Moderna says new data shows its Covid vaccine is more than 90% effective against virus six months after second shot

1 - April 13, 2021

A healthcare worker holds a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine at a pop-up vaccination site operated by SOMOS Community Care during the coronavirus...

Iran to defy uranium enrichment limits of 2015 nuclear deal after attack on Natanz facility

World News 1 - April 13, 2021

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Abbas Araghchi attends a nuclear deal review meeting in Tehran.Raheb Homavandi | ReutersWASHINGTON – Iran will begin enriching uranium at...

Biden proposes summit in phone call with Putin as Russian military builds presence on Ukraine border

World News 1 - April 13, 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with leaders of the country's political parties represented in the lower house of parliament via a video...

FDA recommends states pause use of J&J Covid vaccine after rare blood-clotting issue affects 6 women, kills 1

World News 1 - April 13, 2021

The Food and Drug Administration asked states on Tuesday to temporarily halt using Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine "out of an abundance of caution"...

Bitcoin hits new all-time high above $63,000 ahead of Coinbase debut

World News 1 - April 13, 2021

The Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange application seen on the screen of an iPhone.Getty ImagesBitcoin surged to a fresh record high of more than $63,000 on...