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Quebec government wants to hear from QMJHL commissioner on abuse in junior hockey
QUEBEC - Premier Franois Legault says he expects Quebec Major Junior Hockey League officials will appear before a legislature committee over disturbing revelations of sexual assault and torture suffer...
Feb 15, 2023
Quebec government wants to hear from QMJHL commissioner on abuse in junior hockey
QUEBEC - Premier Franois Legault says he expects Quebec Major Junior Hockey League officials will appear before a legislature committee over disturbing revelations of sexual assault and torture suffer...
Feb 15, 2023
Canada faces fresh pressure on military spending as NATO chief eyes hard target
OTTAWA - The head of NATO is raising the prospect of hard targets for military spending which could put more pressure on Canada to invest billions more on defence. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenb...
Feb 15, 2023
Canadian Jeff Gustafson tied as second choice for US$1-million Classic
Much is being expected from Canadian Jeff Gustafson at next month's US$1-million Bassmaster Classic. The angler from Kenora, Ont., is tied with American Brandon Lester as the 4-1 second pick for the p...
Feb 15, 2023
Gallant joins three other Canadians on Elite Series
It's about to get real for Canadian Cooper Gallant. Four months ago, the 25-year-old native of Bowmanville, Ont., achieved a childhood dream by qualifying to compete on the Elite Series, pro bass fish...
Feb 15, 2023
Rep. Gaetz says no charges for him in sex trafficking case
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican firebrand known for his strong support of former President Donald Trump, said Wednesday that the Justice Department has ended a sex trafficking case wit...
Feb 15, 2023
Turpel-Lafond stripped of honorary degree over claims of Indigenous heritage
The University of Regina says it has rescinded the honorary doctor of laws degree it awarded to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond in 2003 as she faces questions about her Indigenous heritage. The University wa...
Feb 15, 2023
Alouettes GM Maciocia 'encouraged' by new signings despite ownership debacle
MONTREAL - As the Montreal Alouettes flew into a cloud of uncertainty over the team's ownership situation, the frustration started to take its toll on general manager Danny Maciocia. In the weeks lead...
Feb 15, 2023
Priestman responds to English report that she is pondering her future with Canada
ORLANDO, Fla. - Canada coach Bev Priestman, caught in the middle of a bitter labour dispute between Canada Soccer and its players, found herself talking about her future with the program Wednesday. Th...
Feb 15, 2023
Liberal MP may not vote for party's language bill due to changes made by Bloc, Tories
OTTAWA - A Liberal member of Parliament says it would be difficult to support his government's official languages bill because of changes the Conservatives and Bloc Qubcois have made to it, which he b...
Feb 15, 2023