Want to reduce COVID-19? Target high-risk populations, health experts urge
by Two doctors who study COVID-19 say that when it comes to reducing the spread of the virus, Canadian health officials should focus more on tactics to help …
Day: January 17, 2021
Mahomes ruled out for remainder of game after hard 3rd-quarter tackle against Browns
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes had to leave their divisional-playoff game against the Cleveland Browns with 7:27 left in the third quarter Sunday when he …
Infamous Vancouver strip club’s mouthy marquee the talk of the town
The Penthouse Night Club has been closed since the beginning of the pandemic, but one of its bartenders is keeping the sign current, hoping a …
Trump allies involved in rally that ignited U.S. Capitol siege, records show
Members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s failed presidential campaign played key roles in orchestrating the Washington, D.C., rally that spawned a deadly assault on the …
Sadovsky shines in only event of season, capturing Skate Canada virtual challenge
Roman Sadovsky won the virtual Skate Canada Challenge, his only competition in a season erased by COVID-19.
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German luger Natalie Geisenberger collects long-awaited 50th World Cup win
Natalie Geisenberger of Germany claimed the 50th World Cup women’s luge win of her career on Sunday, her first since returning to the circuit following …
Mesut Ozil bids farewell to Arsenal, joins Turkey’s Fenerbahce
Mesut Ozil said farewell to Arsenal teammates and flew to Turkey on Sunday to join Fenerbahce in a bid to reignite a once-flourishing career that …
Truckers face ‘dehumanizing’ challenges finding washrooms on the road
Truckers delivering essential goods during the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a “dehumanizing” struggle to find open washrooms, one that could lead to health concerns down the …
Canada’s Lewis Irving claims aerials bronze for 1st podium in nearly a year
Lewis Irving of Quebec City captured the bronze medal in aerials at a freestyle skiing World Cup in Yaroslavl, Russia on Sunday. He was only …
Canadian aunt and uncle of Kamala Harris reflect on niece’s upbringing, historic achievement
In the aftermath of the deadly siege on Capitol Hill nearly two weeks ago, vice-president-elect Kamala Harris took some time to call her aunt and …
Harris to be sworn in as U.S. vice-president by Justice Sotomayor
Vice-president-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Wednesday, a history-making event in which the first Black, South Asian …
Phil Spector, convicted murderer and revolutionary music producer, dies at 81
Phil Spector, the legendary music producer who transformed rock ‘n’ roll with his “Wall of Sound” method and who was later convicted of murder, has …
Pro-Trump demonstrations held at statehouses across U.S.
Small groups of pro-Trump demonstrators, some armed, have begun gathering outside statehouses, including in Michigan, Ohio and South Carolina.
Kripps, Stones earn back-to-back bobsleigh bronze, leading Canadian 4-man crew
Canada’s Justin Kripps and Cam Stones picked up their second bronze medals at the World Cup stop in St. Moritz, while German sleds swept the …
Foss-Solevaag wins men’s slalom after Norway loses 3 skiers to knee injuries
Sebastian Foss-Solevaag earned his first World Cup win Sunday, boosting the morale of the Norwegian ski team after it was hit by a series of …
Jets return to practice a day after suspending workouts due to COVID concerns
The Jets took to the ice at Bell MTS Place Sunday morning before leaving for Toronto for a game Monday against the Maple Leafs.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on January 17, 2021
On January 17, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
IIHF nears decision on Belarus hockey worlds amid sponsor pressure
The International Ice Hockey Federation will decide in the coming days on whether to pull its world championship from Belarus as pressure increases from sponsors …
IIHF nears decision on Belarus hockey worlds amid sponsor pressure
The International Ice Hockey Federation will decide in the coming days on whether to pull its world championship from Belarus as pressure increases from sponsors …
Nearly half of adult Canadians struggle with literacy — and that’s bad for the economy
One in six adult Canadians falls short of passing the most basic set of literacy tests, making them functionally illiterate, and this could mean problems …
Putin critic Alexei Navalny to return to Russia amid threat of arrest
Leading Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny plans to fly home to Russia on Sunday after recovering in Germany from his poisoning in August with a nerve …
Bassino’s dominance of women’s giant slalom ‘like a dream’ after 4th win of season
Marta Bassino of Italy won her second World Cup giant slalom in two days Sunday in Slovenia while 19-year-old Cassidy Gray of Panorama, B.C., earned …
Fishing vessel found off Delaps Cove, N.S.; 5 crew members still missing
The fishing vessel that went missing off the coast of Delaps Cove in December has been found.
Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on Sunday
Canada has reached a grim new milestone in its fight against COVID-19, with the country’s case count surging past 700,000, ahead of an expected reduction in …
Statement by Minister Chagger on Raoul Wallenberg Day
Today, we celebrate Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada
Quebec pins all its hopes on the vaccine, but experts say action is needed on multiple fronts
The province’s pandemic exit strategy leans heavily on mass vaccination, but experts argue there’s a need for bold action to curb transmission. It doesn’t appear …
Nearly half of Canadians miss high school literacy grade — and that’s bad for economy
One in six adult Canadians falls short of passing the most basic set of literacy tests, making them functionally illiterate, and this could mean problems …
Sabre-toothed tiger cub fossils may reveal family secrets
An apparent family of sabre-toothed cats with an unusual genetic quirk is providing Canadian researchers new hints about how the predators lived tens of thousands …
Policy alignment, predictability to mark Canada-U.S. relationship under Biden, ambassador says
The shared priorities between this country and its southern neighbour — including the COVID-19 crisis, economic recovery and climate policy — will define the Canada-U.S. …
Few MPs are opting out of the next election — so far
While minority governments tend to see fewer MPs retiring at the end of their terms than majority governments, the current rate of retirements is lower …
Airlines face stiff public relations headwind as they prepare Boeing 737 Max for return to passenger service
Canadian carriers are rolling out new safety campaigns and policies to ease public skepticism about the 737 Max as they ready for the jet’s first …
Aaron Brown is finally running ‘easy’ and picturing himself on the podium in Tokyo
For far too long, Canadian sprint champ Aaron Brown only expected the worst. A victim of his own expectations, sometimes a self-fulfilling prophecy, this is …
World’s Fastest Gamer on CBC: Season 1 – Episode 2
Tensions run high as the competition favourite fails to step up to Formula 1’s uncompromising standards. This isn’t a game anymore.
Jacob Markstrom’s 32-save shutout leads Flames past Canucks
Jacob Markstrom’s 32-save shutout against his former club spurred the Calgary Flames to a 3-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.
World’s Fastest Gamer on CBC: Season 1 – Episode 1
Eleven gamers arrive at McLaren HQ. They recreate the historic 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix where – in one of the all-time greatest sporting performances – …
Madeline Schizas moves up 3 spots to win virtual Skate Canada Challenge
Madeline Schizas of Oakville, Ont., moved up three spots to win the women’s singles title of the virtual Skate Canada Challenge.
Brendan Steele takes lead with 61 to get another chance in Sony Open
Brendan Steele had the lowest score of his PGA Tour career with a 9-under 61, giving him a two-shot lead and another chance to win …
Tokyo Olympic fate may need to be decided by United Nations says former IOC VP
The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee tried on Tuesday to reassure the Japanese public that the postponed Games will open in just over …
Raptors keep winning buzz with 2nd straight win over Hornets
Chris Boucher, Kyle Lowry and Fred Van Fleet converted eight straight free throws in the final two minutes Saturday night, helping Toronto beat the Charlotte …