Unions mark Labour Day with calls for increased COVID-19 help
byOTTAWA — Unions and labour groups across the country marked Labour Day with scaled-down versions of their traditional demonstrations, while calling on expanded federal…
NASA’s Hubble Telescope Maps Giant Halo Surrounding Our Nearest Galaxy Andromeda
byBy NASA // September 8, 2020 invisible halo of diffuse plasma extends 1.3 million light-years from the galaxy In a landmark study, scientists using…
After online backlash, Montreal restaurant owner promises to change offensive menu items
byMONTREAL — The owner of a Montreal Vietnamese restaurant apologized on Monday for menu item names that have have called offensive. Pho King Bon…
Harris meets with Blake family in first solo trip as Democratic VP nominee
by“I mean, they’re an incredible family. And what they’ve endured, and they just do it with such dignity and grace. And you know, they’re…
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Monday, Sept. 7
byRecent developments: Another person has died of COVID-19 in western Quebec. Ottawa has 25 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases; its active case count is unchanged….
Epic’s Suit Against Apple Continues; Japan Heightens Scrutiny Against Apple
byThe Gaming Economy daily digest brings you the leading news from the gaming industry. In today’s edition: Epic files a motion to prevent Apple…
New homeless camp pops up in Old Strathcona as city wants end date for Rossdale’s Camp Pekiwewin – Edmonton
byAs the City of Edmonton released a statement over the weekend where it committed to working with the Camp Pekiwewin organizers towards an end…
Canadians concerned about deficit, split on feds’ ability to rebuild economy: Nanos survey
byTORONTO — Most Canadians are concerned about the ballooning federal deficit amid the COVID-19 pandemic but are divided on if they have confidence in…
Southern Manitoba wind storm destroys power lines and trees
byWINNIPEG — Many homes in southern Manitoba are without power as high winds have knocked tree branches onto powerlines. In a tweet on Sunday…
Top-seeded Djokovic disqualified from U.S. Open after striking line judge with ball
byTop-seeded Novak Djokovic was defaulted from his fourth-round match at the U.S. Open after he accidentally hit a line judge with a tennis ball…