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VIDEO: Fast & Furious star donates his hotel room stay to homeless B.C. family

VIDEO: Fast & Furious star donates his hotel room stay to homeless B.C. family

After wrapping up filming in the Kamloops area, singer and actor Tyrese Gibson decided to leave the city early, which meant the hotel rooms dedicated to him were going to be left empty.
The net-zero zone: A Canada without emissions requires massive effort

The net-zero zone: A Canada without emissions requires massive effort

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson appears ready to deal with opposition parties to secure the votes he needs to get his net-zero legislation through Parliament next year.
Susannah Pierce named new president of Shell Canada

Susannah Pierce named new president of Shell Canada

Susannah Pierce, currently director of corporate affairs for LNG Canada, will become Shell Canada’s new president and country chair in 2021, taking over from the retiring Michael Crothers.
Canada inks deal with U.S. to send astronaut around the moon

Canada inks deal with U.S. to send astronaut around the moon

OTTAWA — The federal government has signed an agreement with the United States to send a Canadian astronaut around the moon as part of a broader effort to establish a new space station above the lunar surface.
Quebec orders all non-essential businesses closed from Dec. 25 until at least Jan. 11

Quebec orders all non-essential businesses closed from Dec. 25 until at least Jan. 11

MONTREAL — Quebec is shutting down most businesses and all primary and secondary schools until at least Jan. 11, as authorities try to get a handle on a second wave of COVID-19 that is forcing hospitals to scale back services.
Canada must fight to retain talent after Biden enters White House, Macklem says

Canada must fight to retain talent after Biden enters White House, Macklem says

OTTAWA — Canada's top central bank warned Tuesday that this country will face a fight to retain and attract top talent when the White House gets a new occupant next month. Protectionist policies and attitudes stemming from U.S.
'A chance to start a conversation:' Man behind Mr. COVID ads happy with reaction

'A chance to start a conversation:' Man behind Mr. COVID ads happy with reaction

EDMONTON — An ad man behind Alberta's much talked-about COVID-19 awareness campaign says he's happy about the attention it has received Kurt Beaudoin of ZGM Modern Marketing Partners in Edmonton says more than 400,000 people have watched the company'
RCMP commits to changes in how it collects, uses information about protesters

RCMP commits to changes in how it collects, uses information about protesters

OTTAWA — The RCMP has agreed to revamp its policies on the collection and use of information about protesters after a watchdog expressed fresh concerns, a notable shift from the police force's position only months ago.
Canada to receive Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses before year's end

Canada to receive Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses before year's end

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada has signed a contract to receive up to 168,000 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine before the end of December.
CARTOON: 2020, where every day is like Christmas

CARTOON: 2020, where every day is like Christmas

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