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U.S. President Donald Trump may be coming to terms with loss he won't acknowledge

U.S. President Donald Trump may be coming to terms with loss he won't acknowledge

President Donald Trump still won't bring himself to concede the election he decisively lost to President-elect Joe Biden.
As Alberta's COVID-19 cases rise, so does tension over world junior championship

As Alberta's COVID-19 cases rise, so does tension over world junior championship

Alberta's spike in COVID-19 infections and the virus's infiltration of Canada's team is concerning for the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton, according to a health and law expert and an epidemiologist.
Market momentum eludes domestic PPE makers

Market momentum eludes domestic PPE makers

Months after COVID-19 began creating an acute shortage in Canada’s medical personal protective equipment (PPE) supply, Ottawa’s shift to domestic production has not taken significant hold.
Health Canada expects first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved next month

Health Canada expects first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved next month

OTTAWA — The first COVID-19 vaccine could be approved for use in Canada within two weeks, Health Canada's chief medical adviser said Thursday.
'A captive market:' U.S. border closure keeps Black Friday shoppers in Canada

'A captive market:' U.S. border closure keeps Black Friday shoppers in Canada

Cross-border shopping is a quintessential part of Black Friday for some Canadians. But with the Canada-U.S.
Team Canada in COVID-19 quarantine — are the World Juniors in trouble?

Team Canada in COVID-19 quarantine — are the World Juniors in trouble?

After two positive tests for coronavirus, Hockey Canada suspended their World Junior training camp.
Iconic 'Schitt's Creek' motel is up for sale... for a mere $2M

Iconic 'Schitt's Creek' motel is up for sale... for a mere $2M

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 26 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and led his country to that year's World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. He was 60.
Fred Sasakamoose, Indigenous NHLer, dies at age 86 after presumed COVID-19 case

Fred Sasakamoose, Indigenous NHLer, dies at age 86 after presumed COVID-19 case

Fred Sasakamoose, one of the first Indigenous players in the NHL, has died after battling a presumed case of COVID-19. He was 86. Fred's son, Neil, announced his death on Tuesday in a video posted on Facebook.
Alberta bans indoor social gatherings, expands holiday school break amid COVID-19

Alberta bans indoor social gatherings, expands holiday school break amid COVID-19

EDMONTON — Alberta is bringing in tougher COVID-19 restrictions that include limits on social gatherings and less face-to-face class time for students.