Shoppers flood malls as Toronto lockdown looms
byTORONTO — Shoppers in Toronto flooded stores and malls on Saturday as many tried to cram in last-minute holiday shopping before non-essential businesses close…
MLA flyer claiming ‘worst of COVID-19 pandemic behind us’ sent in September: UCP
byA flyer sent out by United Conservative Party MLA Miranda Rosin is not being received warmly by some residents in her riding of Banff-Kananaskis….
2 dead, 3 others injured in Highway 401 crash in Mississauga
byA man, 62, and a woman, 35, have died in a major crash on Highway 401 in Mississauga on Saturday, police and paramedics say. Three other people were…
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario sets new single-day high with 1,588 new cases; Quebec reports 1,189 new cases Donald Trump Jr. Tests Positive
byThe latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Saturday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories…
Another cable failure means the end for the iconic Arecibo radio telescope
byWe mentioned back in August that a cable failure at the iconic Arecibo Observatory caused significant damage to the dish of the radio telescope….
Faced with questions about city-owned car, Surrey mayor laughs
bySURREY, B.C. — For the first time, the mayor of Surrey faced a question Friday about why the city bought him a $46,000 car…
COVID-19 ‘superspreaders’ contributed to Saint John outbreak, says medical officer
byA COVID-19 “superspreader” event contributed to a doubling of confirmed cases in the Saint John health region within a day, says the province’s chief medical…
516 more COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths, as B.C. tops 25,000 cases overall
byVANCOUVER — British Columbia added 516 additional cases of COVID-19 to its total Friday, bringing the province to more than 25,000 confirmed cases since…
Residents of greater Halifax area told to limit social circles to 5 people
byStarting Monday, residents in the Halifax Regional Municipality will be limited to only five people gathering in a close social group without physical distancing,…
The latest ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ video shows off its ray-tracing features
byIn September, CDPR revealed the minimum and recommended PC requirements. While you’ll hardly need a high-end system to play Cyberpunk 2077, the game demands…