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Infectious disease expert says human case of rare swine flu likely a one-off
EDMONTON - An infectious disease expert at the University of Alberta says it's shocking to hear about Canada's first human case of a rare swine flu variant, but she expects it's likely a one-off situa...
Nov 5, 2020
Fed signals readiness to do more for economy as virus rages
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signalled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsenin...
Nov 5, 2020
"I'm trying to be creative" - Mandy Bujold turns to technology in absence of sparring
Boxer Mandy Bujold wears sensors in her hand wraps that measure the power and speed of her punches. One of her workouts includes five-minute rounds on the heavy bag in her garage. She'll do three roun...
Nov 5, 2020
Arctic animals showing climate adaptation, but it may be causing declines: study
A huge new archive of how animals move across the Arctic from season to season gives the clearest picture yet of how species from eagles to caribou are evolving in the face of climate change and hints...
Nov 5, 2020
Freeland to face grilling over business aid as part of deal to fast-track bill
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will face a grilling tonight in the House of Commons over her government's latest bid to reshape aid to businesses hit hard by COVID-19. Opposition MPs will...
Nov 5, 2020
Possible COVID-19 exposures in Sask. communities including Meadow Lake
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following businesses in three communities.Those who were at these locations on the listed days and ti...
Nov 5, 2020
Versatile Canadian Makonzo playing leadership role with Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
It's been a long road to NCAA football success for Enock Makonzo. The five-foot-11, 195-pound linebacker/defensive back from Lachine, Que., is playing a big role with upstart Coastal Carolina (6-0). T...
Nov 5, 2020
Federal leaders commemorate lost military members ahead of Remembrance Day
OTTAWA - Federal political leaders say Canadians can still honour the sacrifices of the country's veterans even without traditional Remembrance Day events. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, along w...
Nov 5, 2020
Human rights museum in Winnipeg releases framework to address racism
WINNIPEG - The Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg has laid out how it will move forward after allegations of racism, homophobia and censorship. Museum president and CEO Isha Khan says ...
Nov 5, 2020
Winnipeg Jets bring back journeyman forward Marko Dano on one-year, two-way contract
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Marko Dano to a one-year, two-way contract worth US$700,000 in the NHL on Thursday. Dano was held off the scoresheet in three games with the Columbus Blue J...
Nov 5, 2020
