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Quebec father sexually assaulted by wife qualifies for victim compensation: tribunal
MONTREAL - A tribunal has found that a Quebec man who became a father after he was sexually assaulted by his wife qualifies for payments from the provincial fund for victims of crime. The province's a...
Jun 13, 2023
Catcher Danny Jansen returns to roster as Blue Jays prepare for nine-game road trip
BALTIMORE - Catcher Danny Jansen was reinstated from the Blue Jays' 10-day injured list on Tuesday and he was available to play in Toronto's game versus the Orioles in Baltimore. Jansen's return to th...
Jun 13, 2023
Canadian rider Michael Woods finishes runner-up in challenging Mont Ventoux race
Canadian rider Michael Woods finished second Tuesday at the CIC Mont Ventoux Challenge, outkicked by France's Lenny Martinez. The one-day race was originally scheduled to feature two challenging climb...
Jun 13, 2023
Pride Toronto director feels connection with Jays is still strong after Bass saga
TORONTO - Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste feels the organization's relationship with the Blue Jays remains strong but notes there are still "mixed feelings out there" as a result of t...
Jun 13, 2023
Oilers sign forward Derek Ryan to two-year contract extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Derek Ryan to a two-year, US$1.8-million contract extension on Tuesday. Ryan, 36, had 20 points (13 goals, seven assists) across 80 games in his seco...
Jun 13, 2023
Cultural event with a lot of heart makes triumphant return to Prince Albert
Aurra Isbister smiles when asked what it means to dance in her jingle dress, while thousands of people watch.The 13-year-old from La Ronge took part in Friday's grand entry ceremony at Kinsmen Park th...
Jun 13, 2023
Muskoday teacher hopes arts will connect communities as music festival approaches
The organizer of an upcoming music festival at Muskoday First Nation is saying the event is more than just music, it's about changing the narrative.Kevin Joseph lived most of his life in Prince Albert...
Jun 13, 2023
Athabasca School Awards program returns
The Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority has announced a renewal of the Athabasca Student Awards Agreement in partnership with the CAMECO CORPORATION and ORANO CANADA LTD. Glenn Lafleur, Manager, ...
Jun 13, 2023
Improving transparency 'not a priority' for the Trudeau government: info watchdog
OTTAWA - The federal information watchdog says the government's key transparency provision has steadily eroded to the point where it no longer serves its intended purpose. In her annual report to Parl...
Jun 13, 2023
Canada's Jeff Smith looks to add to North American title at World Cup of Darts
FRANKFURT - Canada's Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell open against India on Thursday at the 450,000-pound ($754,370) My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts. The 40-team tournament...
Jun 13, 2023