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'Safety shattered': N.S. mass shooting inquiry hears about impact on mental health
HALIFAX - The federal-provincial inquiry investigating the 2020 mass murder in Nova Scotia heard Tuesday from experts who talked about the tragedy's impact on the mental health of Nova Scotians and li...
Feb 22, 2022
Showcase rosters still shines light on SJHL talent after cancellation
Even though the 2021/22 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and Manitoba Junior Hockey League Showcase will not be taking place this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, SJHL coaches still wanted t...
Feb 22, 2022
Canada's Shapovalov advances to second round in Dubai with in over Fucsovics
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 win over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics on Tuesday. Shapovalov h...
Feb 22, 2022
Toronto FC defender Lukas MacNaughton is young but well-travelled
Lukas MacNaughton may wear Toronto FC red but the 26-year-old defender truly is a man of the world. Born in New York City to a Canadian father and Austrian mother, MacNaughton moved to Belgium when he...
Feb 22, 2022
Charles, Bolduc among players participating in CFL, CFLPA joint mentorship program
TORONTO - Rarely are pro athletes prepared for the end of their playing days, but Jean-Philippe Buldoc says a joint venture between the CFL and CFL Players' Association will give players in Canada an ...
Feb 22, 2022
Conservatives end boycott of Parliament's national security committee
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are ending their boycott of a special national security and intelligence committee made up of MPs and senators. Interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen announced ...
Feb 22, 2022
What's next for Canada in the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
OTTAWA - Canada and its allies were shaking off their shock and scrambling to respond on Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of Russian troops into eastern Ukraine. P...
Feb 22, 2022
First Nation health ombudsperson's office to be established in Saskatchewan
SASKATOON - A First Nation health ombudsperson's office is being created in Saskatchewan to help address racism against Indigenous people in the health-care system. Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federati...
Feb 22, 2022
Quebec to table budget on March 22 that will address inflation woes, rising costs
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard says he will table a provincial budget on March 22. Girard announced the date today at the legislature, saying it will be a responsible budget focused on sound mana...
Feb 22, 2022
Sask. considering joining others in challenging Emergencies Act in court
Saskatchewan may follow the lead of the Alberta government and other organizations in launching a legal challenge of the Emergencies Act.A spokeswoman for Premier Scott Moe said in a statement to The ...
Feb 22, 2022