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Shahab encourages vaccination as he accepts Distinguished Canadian Award
As Dr. Saqib Shahab stood in front of a group at Darke Hall in Regina, accepting the Distinguished Canadian Award from the University of Regina for him and his team, he talked about how he didn't feel...
Oct 10, 2022
Redblacks beat Montreal 24-18, spoil Als' chance to clinch playoff spot at home
MONTREAL - The Ottawa Redblacks scored 17 points in the second half to spoil the Montreal Alouettes' chance to clinch a playoff spot at home and grab a 24-18 win on Monday. Trevor Harris tried to thro...
Oct 10, 2022
Canadian women faces two former champions at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India
Two former champions await Canada at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India with 2012 winner France first up Wednesday. The young Canadians then take on 2014 champion Japan on Saturday, also in Goa,...
Oct 10, 2022
FIFA reveals sites for World Cup fan viewing parties
ZURICH (AP) - Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro and Dubai Harbour in the United Arab Emirates are among six locations worldwide that stage fan festivals during the World Cup in Qatar. Mexico City's P...
Oct 10, 2022
Diagolon founder denied release after bail hearing concludes in Saskatoon
SASKATOON - The founder of the online group "Diagolon" remains in custody after being denied release following a bail hearing in Saskatchewan. Jeremy MacKenzie was arrested on September 29 in Cole Har...
Oct 10, 2022
Sovereignty Act rollback: Incoming Alberta premier would follow rule of law on bill
EDMONTON - The top adviser to incoming Alberta premier Danielle Smith says her proposed sovereignty act would respect Supreme Court decisions - a reversal of her core policy promise on how she would c...
Oct 10, 2022
Trudeau, convoy leaders expected to testify at inquiry into use of Emergencies Act
OTTAWA - The public inquiry into the federal government's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act during "Freedom Convoy" protests last winter begins on Thursday, and dozens of witnesses, including P...
Oct 10, 2022
U.K. man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Canadian teenager
CHELMSFORD, United Kingdom - A British man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Canadian teenager who moved to England last year to meet him. Essex Police say in a statement that J...
Oct 10, 2022
As provinces hand out cash, advocates say inflation help should be more targeted
MONTREAL - Anti-poverty advocates say the one-time inflation aid payments announced by provinces including Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are a missed opportunity to help those most in need. Dou...
Oct 10, 2022
Car crash kills three teenagers and injures another in Quebec's Montérégie region
MONTREAL - Three teenagers are dead after a single-vehicle crash in Quebec's Montrgie region Sunday evening. Provincial police say the 19-year-old driver of the vehicle and two 18-year-old passengers ...
Oct 10, 2022