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MPs seek transparency in Canada's sanctions regime, accountability for Russia's war
OTTAWA - The House of Commons foreign affairs committee wants the Liberal government to report to Parliament on a regular basis about whether its sanctions regime is actually working. The committee la...
Feb 14, 2023
What we know — and don't know — about the objects being shot down over North America
OTTAWA - Canadians have been inundated with reports of unidentified objects being shot down by American fighter jets over the U.S. and Canada. So what do we know about what is happening - and what don...
Feb 14, 2023
Judge vacates conviction of man imprisoned nearly 3 decades
ST. LOUIS (AP) - A Missouri judge on Tuesday overturned the conviction of a man who has served nearly 28 years of a life sentence for a killing that he has always said he didn't commit. Lamar Johnson,...
Feb 14, 2023
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran quarterback Trevor Harris
REGINA - Trevor Harris is officially a Saskatchewan Roughrider. The CFL club announced Harris's signing Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency. But sources had indicated last week that Harris agree...
Feb 14, 2023
Orano Canada gifting $1 million to encourage more women to enrol in trades and technology training
It's a big boost for women in northern Saskatchewan looking for a career in the trades and technology.To bolster the future for women in technical trades, uranium producer Orano Canada is gifting $1 m...
Feb 14, 2023
Turning to Trevor: QB Harris signs with Roughriders
After a 6-12 season in 2022, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are retooling their offence on the fly this free-agency period, with a change at the quarterback spot headlining it.The team announced Tuesday...
Feb 14, 2023
Leafs star Auston Matthews eyeing Wednesday return following knee sprain
TORONTO - Auston Matthews is ready to get back into action. The Maple Leafs star told reporters following Tuesday's practice he's aiming to return to the lineup when Toronto hosts the Chicago Blackhaw...
Feb 14, 2023
Conservatives clarify opposition to Bill 21 following vote for notwithstanding clause
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are trying to reassure the World Sikh Organization of Canada that the party remains opposed to Quebec's secularism law after its MPs voted in support of a provision ...
Feb 14, 2023
Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones to serve as assistant coach for Barbarians match
The Barbarians, an iconic rugby all-star team, have appointed Canada coach Kingsley Jones an assistant coach for their May 28 match against a World XV. Jones will assist Eddie Jones, the former Englan...
Feb 14, 2023
Pandemic benefits reduced child poverty, government should build on success: report
OTTAWA - A new report says pandemic benefits rolled out to cushion the blow of COVID-19 lockdowns significantly reduced the child poverty rate. The analysis by the anti-poverty group Campaign 2000 say...
Feb 14, 2023