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Montreal billionaire sued for allegedly paying minors for sex wants names of accusers
MONTREAL - A lawyer representing Quebec electronics billionaire Robert Miller says his client must know who his accusers are in a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging he paid minors for sex. Karim R...
Nov 28, 2024
Cyprus could become a member of NATO when conditions permit, the country's president says
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Cyprus could apply to become a member of NATO once its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with U.S. help to bring them up to the standards of the world's ...
Nov 28, 2024
Christmas Castle returns to Historic Post Office in Melfort
Melfort's Christmas Castle is returning in December after a one-year hiatus. The Christmas Castle begins Dec. 6 at the Historic Post Office. The event wasn't held in 2023 as crews were doing remediati...
Nov 28, 2024
New AFC Toronto midfielder Cloey Uddenberg played her part in Canada soccer history
TORONTO - Midfielder Cloey Uddenberg, AFC Toronto's latest recruit to the new Northern Super League, comes with a resume that includes successful stops at the University of Guelph, South Alabama and P...
Nov 28, 2024
Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says
The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation has been laying striking employees off as the labour action by more than 55,000 workers approaches the two-week mark.In a notice t...
Nov 28, 2024
Eliminating open-net fish farms in B.C. would cost taxpayers billions: report
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. - A report commissioned by the BC Salmon Farmers Association says the proposed federal ban on marine net-pens in British Columbia would cost taxpayers billions and have "severe co...
Nov 28, 2024
$2.8 Million in Charitable Gaming Grants Paid to Community Groups Across Saskatchewan
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) provided $2.8 million in charitable gaming grants in the second quarter of 2024-25, benefiting more than 1,400 groups and organizations across the province."Our...
Nov 28, 2024
Blair says future of defence relies on building relationships with Indigenous Peoples
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Bill Blair says his department's future success depends upon building and strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities in a way that's consistent with reconciliati...
Nov 28, 2024
Supreme Court of Canada declines to hear appeal from former fashion mogul Nygard
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from former fashion mogul Peter Nygard. The high court has rejected a leave to appeal request concerning Nygard's extradition to the United...
Nov 28, 2024
Operation Red Nose Volunteers Start December 29
Starting December 29th, Operation Red Nose volunteers begin to hit the road and offer safe rides to everyone who wish to celebrate the holidays in complete peace of mind. The organization invites the ...
Nov 28, 2024