Author Archives: The Canadian Press

A look at news events in February 2020: 01 - The new coronavirus global emergency sent markets tumbling as major airlines announced the suspension of flights to China. Tour companies and hotels in Wes...

A look at news events in March 2020: 01 - Former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden scored a resounding victory in South Carolina's Democratic primary, riding a wave of African-American support to get some...

A look at news events in April 2020: 1 - Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced a $71-billion price tag on the Liberal wage subsidy program for large and small businesses. That's expected to ...

A look at news events in May 2020: 01 - Pioneering drummer Tony Allen, considered the driver of the Afrobeat sound that featured prominent guitars, complex brass harmonies and polyrhythmic drumming, d...

A look at news events in August 2020: 01 - The recipient of the first partial face transplant in the U.S. died almost a dozen years after the groundbreaking operation. The Cleveland Clinic said 57-yea...

A look at news events in July 2020: 01 - Canada, the U.S. and Mexico officially enacted the new North American free-trade deal, after months of gruelling negotiations and several setbacks. 01 - The CO...

A look at news events in November 2020: 01 - The Royal Canadian Legion named Debbie Sullivan of Saint John, N.B., as this year's Silver Cross mother. Her son, navy Lt. Chris Saunders, was killed at th...

A look at news events in December 2020: 01 - U.S. President Donald Trump's science adviser announced he is leaving his post. Dr. Scott Atlas, who had no formal experience in public health or infectiou...

A look at news events in September 2020: 01 - The federal government recognized residential schools as a National Historic Event. Jonathan Wilkinson, minister responsible for historic sites and monume...

A look at news events in October 2020: 01 - Stringent new rules took effect in three Quebec regions at the heart of rising COVID-19 case counts in the province. Bars, cinemas and restaurant dining roo...