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No criminal probes into foreign meddling during last two general elections: RCMP boss
OTTAWA - The head of the RCMP says the police force did not open any foreign interference-related criminal investigations during the last two general elections. RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme also says...
Apr 04, 2024

Federal government to launch $1.5B fund to protect affordable rentals
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a new $1.5-billion housing fund will help non-profit organizations acquire more rental units across Canada and make sure they remain affordable. The new Can...
Apr 04, 2024

Draft of Saskatchewan’s pronoun policy gave teachers discretion for at-risk students
Emails show an early draft of Saskatchewan's school pronoun policy would have allowed teachers to use a child's preferred identification if there was concern the student faced danger when parents were...
Apr 04, 2024

Project 8 says three more clubs have asked to join proposed women's pro league
TORONTO - Three more clubs have submitted applications to Canada Soccer to join Project 8, the domestic women's pro soccer league currently under construction. Project 8 did not identify the new clubs...
Apr 04, 2024

Oklahoma executes man convicted of double slaying in 2002
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - A man convicted of shooting and killing two people in Oklahoma City more than two decades ago was executed Thursday morning. Michael Dewayne Smith received a lethal injection a...
Apr 04, 2024

CP NewsAlert: Ontario NDP MP Charlie Angus not seeking re-election
OTTAWA - Veteran New Democrat MP Charlie Angus has announced he will not run in next federal election, marking the end of a 20-year career in politics. Angus, who represents a northern Ontario riding,...
Apr 04, 2024

Montreal's Jonathan Di Bella defends kickboxing title in Bangkok against Thai veteran
Jonathan Di Bella is no stranger to the big stage, having fought five times at Madison Square Garden. The 27-year-old from Montreal returns to another storied combat sports venue on Friday when he def...
Apr 04, 2024

WCK urges Canada, others to back call for independent probe of deadly airstrike
OTTAWA - World Central Kitchen is asking Canada to back its demand for an independent investigation into the Israeli airstrikes that killed seven aid workers. Canadian army veteran Jacob Flickinger wa...
Apr 04, 2024

PWHL unveils Tiffany-designed Walter Cup championship trophy
TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled its championship trophy, The Walter Cup, on Thursday, designed by the luxury brand Tiffany & Co. The sterling silver trophy features an an...
Apr 04, 2024

LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars
WASHINGTON (AP) - LeBron James figures there's at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women's basketball tournament. Recognizable stars. "I don't think there's much di...
Apr 04, 2024