Raptors’ Kyle Lowry out at least 2 games with sprained thumb
by A sprained left thumb will keep Kyle Lowry out of the next two games at least.
Day: 18 February 2021
Minister Bibeau to announce central component of the Food Policy for Canada
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, will make an announcement about the Food Policy for Canada during an address at the …
Michelin to ship tires by sail in effort to reduce emissions
French multinational Michelin Tire has signed up to ship some of the tires it makes in Nova Scotia across the Atlantic to France on a …
Texas power outages below 500,000, but water crisis persists during deep freeze
Power outages in Texas dropped below one million on Thursday morning for the first time in four days, but many people remain without electricity or …
Sen. Ted Cruz confirms he travelled to Mexico for family vacation after storm slammed Texas
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz acknowledged on Thursday that he had travelled to Mexico for a family vacation this week, leaving his home state as thousands …
After aggressive off-season, Jays’ Montoyo says team can compete with ‘big dogs’ in division
Expectations have changed significantly for the Toronto Blue Jays since Charlie Montoyo was named manager after the 2018 season.
‘These people killed my brother’: Family of former Stampeder believe police mishandled homicide investigation
From the moment he walked into his dead brother’s apartment, Randy Labinjo felt suspicious. Mike Labinjo’s family feels police have mishandled the investigation into the …
Defence Minister Sajjan participates in NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting
Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan today concluded virtual discussions with his counterparts during the NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting.
‘I feel amazing’: Calgary’s Mike Soroka eager to return from Achilles injury
Mike Soroka isn’t considering a cautious approach to his comeback from a torn Achilles tendon after throwing on the opening day of Atlanta’s spring training.
Deep freeze in Texas knocks out games again for NBA’s Mavericks, NHL’s Stars
The NBA’s Mavericks and NHL’s Stars in Dallas have had another game each called off because of severe winter weather in Texas, with one of …
Toronto FC season-ticket holders upset at data mixup in club email
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has apologized to Toronto FC season ticket-holders for an email mixup that sent personal information to the wrong people.
COVID-19 Update (February 19, 2021) – Ministers and Government of Canada officials to provide updates on coronavirus disease
Government of Canada officials will hold a media technical briefing on data and modelling informing public health action on coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Ministers will also …
The Canadian women’s soccer team is back — here’s what to know
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter catches you up on the Canadian women’s soccer team ahead of its first match in nearly a year.
Ontario lost 355,000 jobs in 2020, marking single largest decline on record: FAO
Ontario’s fiscal watchdog says the province lost more than 355,000 jobs last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The latest on the coronavirus outbreak for Feb. 18
The latest on the coronavirus outbreak for Feb. 18.
UN: Huge changes in society needed to keep nature, Earth OK
A new United Nations report says leaders need to stimulate serious change in society to keep Earth a livable planet.
Air passengers fined for submitting ‘false or misleading’ COVID tests after Mexico trip
Two travellers have been fined for presenting “false or misleading” COVID-19 tests upon their return from Mexico last month, Transport Canada said today.
Skateboarding hopes benefits of Olympic debut includes more mental health support
The skateboarding community, rocked by several prominent deaths related to mental health issues, is hoping the benefits that go with the sport’s inclusion in this …
Government of Canada now closer than ever to Bas-Saint-Laurent agri-food industry
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $390,000 in support to the Distillerie du St. Laurent and helps create one job and maintain another one.
4 Argentine players test positive for COVID-19 at SheBelieves Cup
Four Argentinian players have been ruled out of their opening match against Brazil at the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando. One who tested positive upon arrival …
Doug Ford met with 7-Eleven executive at company’s Texas HQ
During one of his official trade missions to the U.S., Premier Doug Ford met a top executive of 7-Eleven, a company that is now seeking …
Invitation to media – Member of Parliament Stéphane Lauzon to announce investments to support agri-food and tourism industries in Lanaudière and Laurentides regions
Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil‒La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors, and Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of …
COVID-19 vaccine deliveries back on track following weeks of delay, says Public Health Agency
Deliveries of COVID-19 vaccine doses from two approved vaccine makers — Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna — are back on track following weeks of reduced shipments, officials from the …
Fisheries and Oceans Canada to provide an update regarding the 2020-21 Pacific Herring Integrated Fisheries Management Plan
Vancouver, B.C. – Fisheries and Oceans Canada will provide an update regarding the Pacific Herring Integrated Fisheries Management Plan for 2020-2021. These updates come following …
Astros’ manager Dusty Baker gets COVID-19 vaccine after initial reticence
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, 71, has announced that he has received the COVID-19 vaccine, citing his susceptibility to complications if he does test positive …
Canada’s Eliot Grondin just misses podium at snowboard cross World Cup
Canada’s Eliot Grondin finished fourth in a World Cup snowboard cross event on Thursday.
Canada stays course on North Atlantic right whale protections
There are only about 366 North Atlantic right whales left in the world. Many right whale deaths are caused by entanglement in fishing gear and collisions with …
CFL commissioner Ambrosie says league is committed to returning to play in 2021
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie announced the league remains committed to returning to play in 2021, as it examines contingency plans to make it work.
CFL commissioner Ambrosie says league is committed to returning to play in 2021
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie announced the league remains committed to returning to play in 2021, as it examines contingency plans to make it work.
How a 22-year-old woman helped bring down the Tokyo Olympics chief
In less than two weeks, Momoko Nojo’s #DontBeSilent campaign organized with other activists to gather more than 150,000 signatures, galvanizing global outrage against Yoshiro Mori, …
Government of Canada announces measures to keep communities safe, fight systemic racism and make our criminal justice system more effective for all
The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring the criminal justice system keeps all Canadians, their families, and communities safe.
Addressing Systemic Racism: Fall Economic Statement support for Criminal Justice Reform
The Fall Economic Statement (FES) proposes a number of important investments to address systemic racism in the criminal justice system. The FES funding would provide …
Mandatory Minimum Penalties and the Courts
On February 18, 2021, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, introduced proposed amendments to the Criminal Code and to …
Bill C-22: Mandatory Minimum Penalties to be repealed
The Government recognizes that there is systemic racism in Canada’s criminal justice system. We have heard Canadians, the courts and criminal justice experts, and seen …
Bill C-22: Promoting Health Responses to Simple Drug Possession
Social, economic, cultural, institutional and historical inequities contribute to the overrepresentation of Indigenous people, Black Canadians and marginalized populations, including those living with substance abuse …
Transport Canada fines two individuals for presenting falsified COVID-19 test results
The Government of Canada continues to implement a multi-layered framework of measures to protect Canadians from COVID-19, and help prevent air travel from being a …
Government of Canada outlines its 2021 measures to protect North Atlantic right whales
The Government of Canada remains committed to protecting the endangered North Atlantic right whale. With only approximately 366 remaining in the world, it is imperative …
Racial abuse online at the forefront of english football
Morgan Campbell, Meghan McPeak, and Dave Zirin discuss the controversy stirring across the pond with English football fans harassing players and management.
Hunting for coronavirus variants in Canada
A group of scientists are on the hunt for coronavirus variants in Canada. They tell Adrienne Arsenault about what they’ve found and why a Canadian …
Universal Broadband Fund–supported project will bring high-speed Internet to southern British Columbia
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our connections. Now more than ever, Canadians across the country need access to reliable high-speed …
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