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Wayne and Debra Grund Make $1 Million Gift in Support ofProvincial Child & Youth Mental Health Initiatives
A Saskatoon couple is generously contributing $1 million to Saskatchewan's Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation (JPCHF) in support of provincial child and youth mental health initiatives. Wayne...
Jun 22, 2023
Federal justice minister orders new trial for two men convicted of murder in 1974
OTTAWA - Justice Minister David Lametti is ordering a new trial for two Indigenous men who were convicted of murder by an all-white jury nearly 50 years ago. Brian Anderson and Allan Woodhouse were se...
Jun 22, 2023
Canada coach optimistic that a deal can be done in time on World Cup remuneration
Canada coach Bev Priestman is optimistic a deal with the women's team on World Cup remuneration can be wrapped up ahead of the tournament. "I know that both parties want that," Priestman told The Cana...
Jun 22, 2023
Montreal police chief rejects street check moratorium despite racial profiling data
Montreal's police chief is refusing to impose a moratorium on street checks despite a second independent report concluding that racialized people are disproportionately targeted by the practice. Fady ...
Jun 22, 2023
A Titanic expert, an adventurer, a CEO, and a father and son were killed in Titan's implosion
BOSTON (AP) - A renowned Titanic expert, a world record-holding adventurer, two members of one of Pakistan's wealthiest families and the CEO of the company leading an expedition to the world's most fa...
Jun 22, 2023
Former Canada captain Scott Arfield comes to MLS, signing with Charlotte FC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Former Canada captain Scott Arfield has signed with Charlotte FC. The 34-year-old midfielder arrives from Glasgow Rangers, which he joined from England's Burnley in May 2018 as the f...
Jun 22, 2023
Indigenous storyteller shares technology can be used for good
An elder from Northern Saskatchewan says it's up to parents and grandparents to ensure indigenous youth know their connection to their land and their culture is stronger than the one they are getting ...
Jun 22, 2023
Ottawa, First Nation sign procurement framework agreement for Giant Mine
YELLOWKNIFE - The federal government and Yellowknives Dene First Nation have signed a procurement framework agreement for the cleanup of Giant Mine, one of Canada's most contaminated sites. Ottawa say...
Jun 22, 2023
U.S. Coast Guard confirms Titan debris found at Titanic site, five crew dead
The United States Coast Guard has confirmed that debris belonging to the Titan submersible has been found near the wreck of the Titanic and all five passengers aboard the vessel are dead.Rear Adm. Joh...
Jun 22, 2023
'Hugo is fine': RCMP say Richmond, B.C., resident harassed over false cruelty claim
RICHMOND, B.C. - Police in Metro Vancouver are telling the public to leave a pet owner and their dog Hugo alone after the resident was "mercilessly harassed" over unfounded claims of animal abuse. A s...
Jun 22, 2023