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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 11:34 a.m. on June 14, 2020: There are 98,733 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 53,952 confirmed (incl...
Jun 14, 2020
P.A. ambulance crews respond to crash with animal and non-motorized incidents
Parkland Ambulance Paramedics responded to almost 100 incidents between Friday night and Sunday morning, including a crash involving wildlife and people getting hurt while on non-motorized vehicles.Ac...
Jun 14, 2020
Youppi!, Canadiens', Expos' legendary mascot, enters Mascot Hall of Fame
Youppi!, the Montreal Canadiens' official mascot, has become the first character from a Canadian-based club to be inducted into The Mascot Hall of Fame. In a virtual ceremony on Sunday, the furry oran...
Jun 14, 2020
Migrant workers hold virtual rally seeking full immigration status
TORONTO - A group supporting migrant workers held a virtual rally Sunday that called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to immediately extend full immigration status for all non-permanent residents. The...
Jun 14, 2020
Demonstration marks one year since adoption of Quebec's secularism law
MONTREAL - A demonstration is being held to in Montreal to mark the first anniversary of the passing of Quebec's controversial secularism law, known as Bill 21. Those opposed to the legislation gather...
Jun 14, 2020
Jim Popp says he has fond memories of working together with Don Matthews
The Don is gone, but will never be forgotten by Jim Popp. Don Matthews, one of the most prolific coaches in CFL history, died three years ago Sunday - June 14, 2017 - at the age of 77. ...
Jun 14, 2020
Wildfire near Prince Albert prompts rapid response
Crews with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) were on the ground today, dealing with containment after a human-caused wildfire north west of Prince Albert yesterday. It sparked just west of ...
Jun 14, 2020
Local quilters give comfort to Nova Scotia shooting victims
In a world that seems to be overshadowed by so much darkness lately, a group of local quilters wanted to be a light.Kurtis Hamel and other members of the Prince Albert Quilt Guild came together to cre...
Jun 14, 2020
Erin O'Toole used American call centre to contact Conservative voters
OTTAWA - Erin O'Toole, running for the leadership of the federal Conservative party promising to stand up for Canadian workers, used American ones on his campaign. A U.S. call centre was hired in...
Jun 14, 2020
Some Montreal bar owners planning to reopen in defiance of provincial stance
MONTREAL - This is usually one of Ziggy Eichenbaum's biggest-earning weekends of the year, when his pub is packed with tourists and partiers soaking up the atmosphere surrounding the Montrea...
Jun 14, 2020
