Is this the beginning of the Raptors’ turnaround?
by After a rough start to the season, could the Raptors finally be finding their footing? Vivek Jacob takes a look at the next 5 games …
Day: January 20, 2021
Patrick Mahomes practises, remains in concussion protocol
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, but practised in a limited capacity on Wednesday, raising hopes that the reigning Super …
Why George Springer is such a big get for the Blue Jays
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter breaks down the record-setting deal Toronto gave free agent George Springer, and after a 17-year career Philip Rivers has retired from …
Hamilton city councillor got racist, threatening messages after deadly U.S. Capitol riot
Ward 3 Councillor Nrinder Nann’s office reported violent and threatening messages to Hamilton police and is calling for a deeper investigations that includes local hate …
Director out at Ontario hospital after vaccine queue jumped
A director at the Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) in Orangeville, Ont. Has resigned after arranging to have a family member vaccinated during a clinic …
Government of Canada officials to hold a virtual press conference
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Joël Lightbound, Parliamentary Secretary to the …
False positive COVID-19 test delays passengers for hours at Iqaluit airport after flight from Ottawa
The Nunavut government has confirmed that a medical travel patient onboard a flight from Ottawa to Iqaluit has twice tested negative for COVID-19 after initially …
Child and parent fitness levels may be linked, StatsCan finds
A new study links the fitness level of Canadian children to that of their parents.
Conservatives have voted to expel Derek Sloan from caucus, sources say
Conservative MPs have voted to expel Derek Sloan from caucus after the eastern Ontario MP accepted a donation from a notorious white nationalist, sources tell …
The youngest poet to read at a U.S. presidential inauguration had dreams of this day
In one of the inauguration’s most talked about moments, poet Amanda Gorman summoned images dire and triumphant Wednesday as she called out to the world …
Budget watchdog says reformed fiscal stabilization program will cost Ottawa $4.5 billion
Reforms to a federal support program for provinces will nearly triple the cost to Ottawa next year, with the price tag projected to be about …
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance speaks with provincial and territorial counterparts
Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland held her first teleconference with provincial and territorial Finance Ministers.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance discusses government’s plan to overcome the pandemic with provincial and territorial counterparts
Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, held her second teleconference with provincial and territorial Finance Ministers.
Patrick Mahomes practices, remains in concussion protocol
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, but practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday, raising hopes that the reigning Super …
Biden inauguration poet calls for ‘new chapter’ in powerful recital
After the swearing in of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States, inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, 22, recited a poem she wrote …
Amanda Gates aims to ‘get some slides in’ before next month’s Scotties
The women’s curling team representing northern Ontario in the upcoming Scotties is facing a bit of an usual problem, as all of the curling rinks are …
Media Advisory – Toronto, Ontario
Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with Ya’ara Saks, Member of Parliament for York Centre, on behalf of the …
Media Advisory – Toronto, Ontario
Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with Ya’ara Saks, Member of Parliament for York Centre, on behalf of the …
Inside a Windsor ICU, exhausted staff fight 2nd COVID wave knowing worse still ahead
Windsor Regional Hospital is being told to brace for more COVID-19 hospitalizations while treating an already huge wave of critical-care patients.
B.C. paramedics report record average of 74 overdose calls a day in 2020
B.C. Emergency Health Services said paramedics were called to 27,067 overdoses last year — an average of 74 calls every day, or one call around every 20 …
Tourism: A key sector in planning Montérégie region’s economic recovery
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $1,370,588 to help two tourism organizations maintain their activities and invest in their facilities.
Invitation to media – Jean-Yves Duclos to announce investments to support Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches tourism sectors
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec and President of the Treasury Board, invites media representatives to a press conference on CED support …
Ontario sees 2,655 new COVID-19 cases as more workplace enforcement set to begin
Ontario reported another 2,655 cases of COVID-19 and 89 more deaths of people with the illness on Wednesday, as the government said it is expanding …
Trudeau insists vaccination effort is on track despite Pfizer-BioNTech supply disruption
Despite a significant short-term gap in deliveries of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines to Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today he’s still confident the country is on track …
Government of Canada to announce support to help businesses scale up, adopt new technologies and create high-quality jobs in the City of Kenora
Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for …
Government of Canada to announce support for downtown revitalization to stimulate investment and foster economic development in Sault Ste. Marie
Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and …
NHL postpones Hurricanes 2 games against Panthers
The NHL has postponed games for the Carolina Hurricanes through “at least” Saturday after five Hurricanes players have been placed on the league’s COVID-19 protocol …
Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is closely monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases reported in First Nations communities across the country.
Government of Canada supports community in conserving habitat of species at risk in southern Quebec
Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced an investment of $1.07 million over four years to conserve species at risk in the Northern …
Trudeau, party leaders extend congratulations to new U.S. President Joe Biden
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other political leaders are offering congratulations to Joe Biden after his inauguration as the 46th U.S. president.
Outfielder Michael Brantley signs 3-year deal with Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent outfielder Michael Brantley to a three-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Medical travel passenger lands in Iqaluit after testing positive for COVID-19
The government of Nunavut has confirmed a medical travel patient, who flew back from Ottawa today, had tested positive for COVID-19.
Canada and New Brunswick invest in the expansion of the water system for residents of Memramcook
The health and well-being of all Canadians are the top priorities for the governments of Canada and New Brunswick. Communities across Canada are on the …
Canada Basketball sanctioned by FIBA for missing AmeriCup qualifying games
Canada Basketball has been sanctioned by basketball’s international governing body for pulling out of two FIBA AmeriCup 2022 qualifying games in November.
‘End of the road’: Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos crash awaits deportation decision
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the former truck driver responsible for the Humboldt bus crash, is now waiting for the Canada Border Services Agency to write a …
Minister Ng announces appointment of Bill Currie to the Business Development Bank of Canada’s Board of Directors
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade and Minister responsible for the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), today …
Government of Canada and Prince Edward Island fund projects to boost innovation in the aquaculture, harvesting and seafood processing sector
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island are pleased to announce funding of $ 3,112,920 for nine organizations through the Atlantic …
Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island invest more than $3M in the fish and seafood sector
Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force in our national economy. The seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment …
Lane closure on Salmon Boulevard due to work on J.C. Van Horne Bridge
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be a lane closure on Salmon Boulevard in relation to inspections for the …
Lane closure on Salmon Boulevard due to work on J.C. Van Horne Bridge
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be a lane closure on Salmon Boulevard in relation to inspections for the …