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NHLers reflect on banner summer for Canadian women: 'It's fantastic what they did'
Pierre-Luc Dubois was in the middle of his workout. The televisions perched throughout the gym usually show an endless loop of sports highlights from the previous night's action. On this August mornin...
Oct 04, 2021
Quebec premier says last week's debates on racism lacked compassion for First Nations
Quebec Premier Franois Legault is accepting responsibility for the lack of compassion and solidarity toward Indigenous Peoples last week involving himself and the opposition. Legault said today on Fac...
Oct 04, 2021
No need for federal involvement in Alberta coal mine review, First Nation says
An Alberta First Nation says it continues to doubt the need for a federal environmental review of a proposed thermal coal mine expansion in the province. And the Ermineskin band from central Alberta s...
Oct 04, 2021
Canada sharing data with countries who don't accept mixed-dose travellers
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada says it's working with other governments still dubious about allowing Canadians with mixed vaccines to travel across their borders without quarantining. Sev...
Oct 04, 2021
Supreme Court asked to rule on protracted battle over military judges' independence
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court is being asked to determine whether Canada's military judges are truly independent. The request represents the latest - and possibly last - twist in a landmark legal battle ...
Oct 04, 2021
Fernandez, Marino, Dabrowski and Abanda named to Canada's Billie Jean King Cup team
MONTREAL - U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez will lead Canada's team into the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup women's international tennis tournament. Fernandez, ranked 29th in the world, reached...
Oct 04, 2021
U.S. prosecutors recommend former Manitoba reservist get 25-year sentence
Prosecutors in the United States are recommending a former Canadian Armed Forces reservist from Manitoba be sentenced to 25 years behind bars. Patrik Mathews, who is 28, pleaded guilty earlier to this...
Oct 04, 2021
Alistair Johnston, Nichelle Prince honoured as Canada Soccer's players of the month
TORONTO - Alistair Johnston and Nichelle Prince have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for September. Johnston was one of three who played every minute of Canada's three World Cup qualif...
Oct 04, 2021
Air quality advisories continue in areas of Saskatchewan
Air quality advisories remain for some areas of Saskatchewan - and the advisories likely will continue for a few days.On Monday, Environment Canada issued advisories for the areas around Hudson Bay, P...
Oct 04, 2021
Crosby, McDavid, Pietrangelo named to Canada's team for Beijing Olympics
Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Alex Pietrangelo have been named to Canada men's hockey team for the Beijing Olympics. General manager Doug Armstrong confirmed the news in an interview with the NHL'...
Oct 04, 2021