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Walter Gretzky mourned in Ontario city he helped put on the map

March 5, 2021

BRANTFORD, Ont. — A small memorial has sprung up for Walter Gretzky outside the arena that bears his son's name in Brantford, Ont. The elder Gretzky died Thursday at the age ...

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Friday, March 5, 2021

March 5, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern):10:40 a.m.Ontario is reporting 1,250 new cases of COVID-19 in the province.Health Minister Christine ...

What you need to know about Johnson & Johnson's approved single-dose vaccine

March 5, 2021

Canada added a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine to its pandemic-fighting arsenal on Friday, approving Johnson & Johnson's product a week after it was authorized in the United ...

Health Canada approves Johnson and Johnson vaccine against COVID-19

March 5, 2021

OTTAWA — Health Canada has approved the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson and Johnson, saying it has the evidence showing the vaccine is both safe and effective against the novel...

US trade deficit up 1.9% in January on record goods imports

March 5, 2021

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The level of imported goods to the U.S. in January reached unprecedented levels and pushed the trade deficit 1.9% higher as the coronavirus pandemic ...

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says airplane hijacking disrupted

March 5, 2021

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard on Friday said authorities disrupted an attempted hijacking of a passenger plane in flight the previous night, though ...

Father of the Great One dies and 'The Hardy Boys' series: In The News for March 5

March 5, 2021

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 March 5 ...What we ...

Sajjan aide emailed military ombudsman about allegations days after meeting in 2018

March 5, 2021

OTTAWA — A newly released email appears to support former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne's assertion that he told Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan about an allegation of ...

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, March 5, 2021

March 5, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, March 5, 2021.There are 878,391 confirmed cases in Canada._ Canada: 878,391 confirmed ...

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, March 5, 2021

March 5, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, March 5, 2021.In Canada, the provinces are reporting 76,438 new vaccinations administered for...

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

March 5, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks. Here's ...

In pre-budget request, cities ask Liberals for $7 billion for rapid-housing program

March 5, 2021

OTTAWA — Canada's municipalities are asking the federal government to include $7 billion in its upcoming budget for cities and housing providers to buy disused properties and...

YouTube cancels Myanmar military-run channels, pulls videos

March 5, 2021

BANGKOK — YouTube has removed five channels run ...

Pro-Beijing committee to elect some Hong Kong legislators

March 5, 2021

BEIJING — A senior Chinese official says the ...

Pro-Beijing committee to elect some Hong Kong legislators

March 5, 2021

BEIJING — A largely pro-Beijing committee that ...

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, March 4, 2021

March 4, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 4, 2021.In Canada, the provinces are reporting 76,438 new vaccinations ...

China boosts defence spending by 6.8% amid debt, pandemic

March 4, 2021

BEIJING — China is increasing its defence spending by 6.8% in 2021 as it works to maintain a robust upgrading of the armed forces despite high government debt and the impact ...

China sets growth target 'over 6%,' tightening HK control

March 4, 2021

BEIJING — China’s No. 2 leader set a healthy economic growth target Friday and vowed to make the nation self-reliant in technology amid tension with the U.S. and Europe over ...

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, March 4, 2021

March 4, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 4, 2021.There are 878,391 confirmed cases in Canada._ Canada: 878,391 confirmed...

Agency cancels Hawaii tsunami watch after huge Pacific quake

March 4, 2021

HONOLULU — The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancelled a tsunami watch Thursday for Hawaii that was issued after a huge earthquake occurred in a remote area between New...

Phish guitarist to found substance abuse treatment centre

March 4, 2021

LUDLOW, Vt. — Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio plans to start a substance use disorder treatment centre in Vermont, where the band was formed in 1983.Anastasio, who is now 14 ...

Line 5 'very different' from Keystone XL and Canada will fight hard for it: O'Regan

March 4, 2021

WASHINGTON — The federal government won't let Michigan shut down the Line 5 pipeline, Canada's natural resources minister said Thursday as he dismissed opposition comparisons...

Satan tries to get a date on the Boston subway system

March 4, 2021

BOSTON — The Prince of Darkness is apparently looking for a date on the Boston subway system.A 20-year-old woman approached transit police at the Massachusetts Bay ...

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