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SpaceX clears second hurdle in launching Starlink satellite internet in Canada

SpaceX clears second hurdle in launching Starlink satellite internet in Canada

Aerospace firm SpaceX has been granted a second round of government approval to provide high-speed internet to Canadians through a constellation of satellites.
Euphoria floods city streets across U.S. after Joe Biden clinches White House win

Euphoria floods city streets across U.S. after Joe Biden clinches White House win

WASHINGTON, Wash. — America's political fever finally broke Saturday, sending frustrated and fed-up U.S. voters pouring into city streets across the United States, giddy with unbridled delight at Joe Biden's long-awaited presidential win.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:48 a.m. EST on Nov. 8, 2020: There are 260,464 confirmed cases in Canada.
COVID-19 continues to surge in parts of Canada, new daily high reported in Ontario

COVID-19 continues to surge in parts of Canada, new daily high reported in Ontario

The number of COVID-19 cases continued to soar in parts of Canada on Saturday, with Alberta and Ontario reaching new daily highs and British Columbia imposing significant new restrictions in the most populous part of the province.
Airlines' 'bait-and-switch' strategy lures customers to flights that never take off

Airlines' 'bait-and-switch' strategy lures customers to flights that never take off

OTTAWA — Rob Przybylski and Courtney Ross were slated to wrap up the month on a Costa Rican beach, sipping sugarcane cocktails with friends and family as they celebrated their wedding. Instead, the Oshawa, Ont.
Quebec's World Cup moguls, aerials to relocate to Calgary

Quebec's World Cup moguls, aerials to relocate to Calgary

CALGARY — A pair of World Cup freestyle ski events in Quebec are moving to Alberta. A moguls and an aerials event originally scheduled to be held at Quebec ski resorts Jan. 23 and Jan. 31, will be combined with a World Cup moguls Jan. 30 in Calgary.
After waiting with bated breath, Canadians welcome Biden's win with open arms

After waiting with bated breath, Canadians welcome Biden's win with open arms

Canadians across the country ushered in what they hoped would be a new, calmer era of relations with the United States on Saturday, welcoming U.S. president-elect Joe Biden with open arms.
National employment numbers for October from Statistics Canada, at a glance

National employment numbers for October from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's October employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 8.9 per cent (9.0) Employment rate: 59.4 per cent (59.1) Participation rate: 65.2 per cent (65.
Trudeau congratulates Joe Biden on victory in U.S. presidential election

Trudeau congratulates Joe Biden on victory in U.S. presidential election

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Democrat Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris on winning the U.S. presidential election. Trudeau says he looks forward to "tackling the world's greatest challenges together.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 1:17 p.m. EST on Nov. 7, 2020: There are 258,184 confirmed cases in Canada.
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