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AFN chiefs to vote on opposing federal gun-control bill, citing risk to treaty rights
OTTAWA - Chiefs at the Assembly of First Nations are set to vote on whether to publicly oppose Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's proposed gun-control legislation. An amendment to Bill C-21, which is cur...
Dec 08, 2022

N.S. hockey leagues give young referees green armbands to reduce verbal abuse
HALIFAX - Minor hockey associations in Nova Scotia are the latest to embrace a program aimed at eliminating verbal abuse of young referees by identifying them on ice with a green armband. Jason Clark,...
Dec 08, 2022

Provincial Auditor's report shines spotlight on segregation incidents at province's jails
Some red flags have been raised by the provincial auditor with respect to policies involving segregation at the province's jails. Tara Clemett's 2022 report was released on Tuesday.In 2021, the Minist...
Dec 08, 2022

Trudeau says Ottawa to work constructively with Alberta after sovereignty act passes
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is going to work as constructively as possible with Alberta after lawmakers passed Premier Danielle Smith's controversial sovereignty...
Dec 08, 2022

Canadians Gilles, Poirier on pace for a career-first Grand Prix Final medal
Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier arrived at the Grand Prix Final amid what is so far the best season of their partnership. Gilles and Poirier captured gold in both of their ISU Grand...
Dec 08, 2022

Kicker Sean Whyte sticking with B.C. Lions through 2023 season
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed placekicker Sean Whyte to a one-year extension. The team announced the news Thursday, saying the deal will keep the 37-year-old native of White Rock, B.C., with ...
Dec 08, 2022

Trudeau says Ottawa to work constructively with Alberta after sovereignty act passes
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is going to work as constructively as possible with Alberta after lawmakers passed Premier Danielle Smith's controversial sovereignty...
Dec 08, 2022

Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions passes House
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects...
Dec 08, 2022

Raptors' VanVleet: Instagram purge had nothing to do with his recent shooting slump
TORONTO - Fred VanVleet says his recent social media activity has nothing to do with his shooting slump. The Toronto Raptors guard raised a stir when he unfollowed his teammates on Instagram this week...
Dec 08, 2022

First Nations leaders call for police chief to resign after not searching landfill
First Nations leaders in Manitoba are calling for the resignation of Winnipeg's police chief after the force decided to not search a landfill for the remains of two Indigenous women. Police chief Dann...
Dec 08, 2022