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May 17, 2020

Canadian Forces Snowbirds jet crashes, bursts into flames; 1 dead, 1 seriously hurt

A member of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds died and another is seriously injured after a jet that was scheduled to perform a flyover to honor first responders during the coronavirus pandemic crashed into the roof of a house and burst into flames Sunday in Kamloops, British Columbia.

May 16, 2020

Calgary Zoo returning two giant pandas to China due to COVID-19-related bamboo shortage

Canada's Calgary Zoo will be returning two giant pandas on loan from China because a scarcity of flights due to COVID-19 has caused problems with getting enough fresh and tasty bamboo to feed their gargantuan appetites.

May 12, 2020

Bryan Adams apologizes for expletive-laced tirade about China, coronavirus: 'No excuses'

Bryan Adams, the Canadian rocker, created a stir online Monday after he posted an expletive-filled rant on social media.

May 12, 2020

Ex-NFL linebacker Michael Labinjo's 2018 death investigation reopened after championship rings stolen

Canadian police reopened an investigation into the 2018 death of former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Mike Labinjo after new evidence emerged in his case.

May 12, 2020

Canadian cops catch 18-year-old speeder going 191 mph in dad's car

Car impounded for a week.

May 11, 2020

Bipartisan lawmakers push to have Taiwan included in World Health Agency meeting, China pushes back

Citing the global fight against coronavirus, a group of bipartisan U.S. lawmakers on Friday wrote to nearly 60 countries on behalf of Taiwan, asking them to support the country's inclusion in the World Health Organization.

May 9, 2020

Canada to give essential workers a pay raise

Canada is set to reward the sacrifices that essential workers have made during the pandemic.

May 8, 2020

CFL commissioner: Canceling season most likely scenario

Canadian Football League Commissioner Randy Ambrosie said the most likely scenario is to cancel the season because of the coronavirus pandemic.

May 6, 2020

Maple Leafs' Justin Holl needs 'concrete plan' from NHL before returning to Canada

The NHL might be gearing up for Phase 2 of its plan to resume the season which was suspended as a result of the coronavirus but for Toronto Maple Leafs’ Justin Holl, he won’t be making any moves until the league has a “concrete plan” for players returning to Canada. 

May 6, 2020

Canadian in stormtrooper costume promoting ‘Star Wars Day’ bloodied up in arrest, investigation underway

Police in Canada is investigating the arrest of a woman dressed up as a “Star Wars” stormtrooper on Monday that left her bloodied up.