USL Championship final called off following widening COVID-19 outbreak
by The United Soccer League has cancelled Sunday’s USL Championship final, citing “multiple” positive COVID-19 tests among the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
Month: October 2020
Canadian solider killed during live fire exercise at CFB Wainwright
A Canadian soldier was killed during a live training exercise at CFB Wainwright late Friday, according to the Department of National Defence.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr votes in presidential election, reminds others of importance
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr cast his vote, then spent some of his own time Saturday morning greeting others who visited the ballot drop-off …
Canadian solider killed during live fire exercise at CFB Wainwright
A Canadian soldier was killed during a live training exercise at CFB Wainwright late Friday, according to the Department of National Defence.
Second wind gives Doc Redman a 1-shot lead in Bermuda
Doc Redman found the wind far more manageable Saturday, and he took advantage with a 4-under 67 for a one-shot lead going into the final …
Canadian soldier killed while training in Wainwright, Alta.
A Canadian Army soldier has died as the result of a gunshot wound sustained while training at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alta. The deceased soldier’s …
Damian Warner out of the cold, into temporary training home for Tokyo Olympics
Nine months before the Tokyo Olympics, Canadian decathlete Damian Warner finally has a place to train indoors after his regular track facility at Thompson arena …
Economic recovery threatened if some workers, households left behind, Macklem says
An economic rebound that leaves behind parts of the Canadian labour force in the short term could end up jeopardizing the recovery from COVID-19 in …
No changing clocks in Yukon this weekend, as territory scraps seasonal time change
Yukon is ditching seasonal time changes this year, switching to permanent daylight time.
Orthodox priest shot at church in France, attacker at large
French police say a Greek Orthodox priest was shot Saturday outside his church in the city of Lyon, and police are hunting for the assailant.
Andrey Rublev advances to Vienna Open final after opponent injures thigh
Andrey Rublev of Russia advanced to his fifth final of the season on Saturday after an injured Kevin Anderson pulled out in the second set …
U.K.’s Boris Johnson to impose lockdown for England until Dec. 2, ITV reports
It’s not yet clear when the lockdown aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 will begin. The prime minister is expected to announce his government’s plan following a …
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 31, 2020
On October 31, 2020, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Sydney Pickrem discusses life in the ISL
CBC Sports’ Scott Russell recaps ISL action and then talks with Canadian Olympian Sydney Pickrem about what it’s like to compete in the ISL’s Budapest …
Joe Biden, Barack Obama make a final appeal to Michigan’s Black voters
Joe Biden enters the final weekend of the presidential campaign with an intense focus on appealing to Black voters, whose support will be critical in …
7 business owners share lessons they’ve learned through success and hardship during the pandemic
Trusting your gut and making quick decisions are just some of the pieces of advice entrepreneurs are sharing about their experience running a business this …
Halloween costumes stored in the metaphorical CBC Archives basement
Those old Halloween costumes? Well, there’s images of some of them still hanging around.
Ontario sees 1,015 new COVID-19 cases as 7-day average reaches all-time high
Ontario reported 1,015 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, the second-highest number recorded since the outbreak began in late January.
Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on Saturday
The latest federal modelling on COVID-19 suggests the surge in cases could continue in the coming weeks unless Canadians take action now, which has prompted a …
Olympic Games Replay: 2019 World Athletics Championships – Part 2
Relive some of the biggest moments from the track and field championships in Doha, Qatar.
Canada’s largest school board to spend $2M in bonuses for principals, vice-principals this school year
The Toronto District School Board has announced that it will spend more than $2 million in extra compensation for its top managerial staff, citing what it calls …
Statement marking the 20th Anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security
The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence Anita Vandenbeld issued the following statement …
Wimbledon champion Simona Halep, 29, tests positive for coronavirus
Wimbledon champion Simona Halep, 29, has tested positive for COVID-19 and says she has “mild symptoms.” Halep skipped the U.S. Open in September due to …
James Bond actor Sean Connery dead at age 90
Scottish actor Sean Connery, the first actor to play James Bond on film and for many fans the best, has died. He was 90.
Why two Americans, one pro-Biden and one pro-Trump, are voting for the first time after decades in Canada
Two American women who call Canada home say the upcoming U.S. election is more important than ever, so for the first time since moving here …
Why our immune system might be better at fighting COVID-19 than we think
Experts say there’s a lot more to consider before we can definitively say coronavirus antibodies don’t last long enough to protect us.
What’s the germiest surface in a supermarket? You might be surprised
In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s biggest grocery store chains have increased their cleaning and disinfecting measures. But how well is that working?
Things fall apart in the United States — and Canada takes a hard look in the mirror
Canadians like to think they’ve been vaccinated against the political insanity that seems to be consuming American democracy. But we’re not immune — and past …
Things fall apart in the United States — and Canada takes a hard look in the mirror
Canadians like to think they’ve been vaccinated against the political insanity that seems to be consuming American democracy. But we’re not immune — and past …
The big bet behind Joe Biden’s campaign: Let Donald Trump have the spotlight
In the third — and so far most successful — presidential run in his long political career, the former vice-president did something that ran against …
Safe at home — watch parties thrive during scary movie season
With theatres in some parts of Canada closing their doors, film fans are turning to technology to enjoy their favourite scary movies together.
For working to support global justice, I could face U.S. sanctions
Canadian government needs to push back against President Donald Trump’s executive order subjecting ‘foreign persons’ to sanctions if they support the work of the International …
For voters in battleground Pennsylvania, a series of pitfalls could upend U.S. election
With 20 electoral college votes and an electorate that swings between Republicans and Democrats, Pennsylvania is seen as one of a handful of battleground states. …
Florida takes centre stage in a presidential election like no other
The state of Florida has played an outsized role in U.S. presidential elections for decades. This year, the race in the Sunshine State could be …
Banking barriers: How the Canadian financial sector excludes Black entrepreneurs, stifling innovation
Cultural and physical barriers get in the way of Black business owners trying to access banking services in Canada. They share their stories of poor …
Are conspiracy theories really ‘a new religion’?
Conspiracy theories may be ultra-divisive today, but there was a time when they were an acceptable form of knowledge. They are powerful in political battle …
‘Everyone’s really tired’: Why combatting the second wave will be mentally harder than the first
What’s happening in British Columbia right now is happening across much of Canada: Manitoba recorded a record-high 480 COVID-19 cases on Friday, Alberta has a …
3 Vancouver workers fired after fatal Cleveland Dam water surge
Three Metro Vancouver employees have been fired in connection with a deadly water surge that occurred when a spillway gate at the Cleveland Dam in …
Watch the International Swimming League from Budapest
The new season the International Swimming League continues Friday in Budapest, Hungary.
Infographic: Immigration to Canada in 2019
Infographic: Immigration to Canada in 2019