A Russian airstrike devastated a maternity hospital Wednesday in the besieged port city of Mariupol. Officials said the attack wounded at least 17 people. The post Maternity hospital among 18 Ukraine medical centers hit: WHO appeared first on CityNews.
CityNews · Mar 10, 2022
The co-founder of a crowdfunding platform GiveSendGo says as long as campaigns are legal, he has no issue with hate groups fundraising on the site. The post GiveSendGo defends groups raising funds for trucker convoy in Ottawa appeared first on CityNews.
CityNews · Mar 4, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19. He made the announcement on Twitter Monday saying, “This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19. I’m feeling fine – and I’ll continue to work remotely this week while following public health guidelines. Everyone, please get vaccinated and get boosted.” This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19. I’m […] The post Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19 appeared first on CityNews.
CityNews · Jan 31, 2022
Top-ranked tennis star Novak Djokovic will be allowed to play in the Australian Open after a judge in Melbourne quashed the cancellation of his visa Monday. The post Judge overturns Australian government’s decision to cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa appeared first on CityNews.
CityNews · Jan 10, 2022
As of 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 21, molecular tests (PCR, NAT, NAAT, or RT-LAMP) must be taken outside of Canada regardless of the duration of the trip. The post Returning to Canada after a short trip? Molecular COVID tests required once again appeared first on CityNews.
CityNews · Dec 21, 2021
On Wednesday, the City of New Westminster announced Canada Games Pool, which was first opened nearly 50 years ago, is decommissioned immediately. The post New Westminster’s Canada Games Pool abruptly closes permanently appeared first on CityNews.
CityNews · Nov 24, 2021
A woman has been arrested and released after police say another woman was seemingly randomly stabbed in the leg with a hypodermic needle Wednesday. The post Woman stabbed with needle on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside: VPD appeared first on CityNews.
CityNews · Oct 28, 2021
A Toronto-based animal charity is calling on PetSmart to stop the sale of reptiles and amphibians in a petition set to be delivered to stores on Thursday. World Animal Protection spokesperson, Michèle Hamers, said this is because the non-profit is concerned these wild animals don’t get the proper care they need after they are purchased […] The post Animal advocates calling on PetSmart to stop selling reptiles, amphibians appeared first on CityNews.
CityNews · Oct 13, 2021
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Vancouver Aquarium to close its doors for almost a year and a half, the popular attraction is opening back up Monday. The post Vancouver Aquarium reopening Monday appeared first on CityNews.
CityNews · Aug 11, 2021
TORONTO — Dolores Claman, the composer behind the former “Hockey Night in Canada” theme song, has died at 94. Claman’s daughter Madeleine Morris says her mother died in Spain this week, about two years after she was diagnosed with dementia. Claman was working for Maclaren Advertising in 1968 when she was hired to write the […] The post ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ theme song composer Dolores Claman dead at 94 appeared first on CityNews.
CityNews · Jul 17, 2021