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B.C. First Nation 'furious' after federal government rejects order to protect owls
VANCOUVER - The chief of a British Columbia First Nation says members of his community are "furious" after the federal government reversed course on an emergency order to protect the endangered northe...
Oct 11, 2023
Practice makes perfect for Raptors during nine-day break between pre-season games
TORONTO - More than a week away from live games is helping the Toronto Raptors understand the offensive and defensive schemes being introduced by new head coach Darko Rajakovic. Rajakovic said Wednesd...
Oct 11, 2023
North Battleford council holds pre-budget talks, third-party organizations asking for support
Several third-party organizations made presentations to North Battleford's city council at Tuesday's meeting asking for continued support for 2024.They received the proposals and will decide on fundin...
Oct 11, 2023
Column: MLB's playoff format is penalizing top seeds with all that time off
The Baltimore Orioles won an AL-leading 101 games during the regular season. The Los Angeles Dodgers also reached triple digits in victories. Those impressive accomplishments earned both teams a bye i...
Oct 11, 2023
Jewish group says Canadian citizen with deep Ottawa connections killed in Israel
OTTAWA - A Canadian citizen with deep connections to Canada's capital city was killed by Hamas militants in Israel, the head of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa said Wednesday. CEO Andrea Freedman said...
Oct 11, 2023
Ex-Quebec junior hockey league players plead guilty to sexual assault of teen
QUEBEC - Two former Quebec junior hockey players have pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor in June 2021. Massimo Siciliano and Nicolas Daigle, both 21, are former Victoriaville Tigres players...
Oct 11, 2023
Edmonton Elks to close upper bowl at Commonwealth for 2024 CFL season
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks say the upper bowl at Commonwealth Stadium will be closed for the 2024 CFL season. The Elks say the move is aimed at improving the atmosphere at the outdoor stadium. Once ...
Oct 11, 2023
Ex-Quebec junior hockey league players plead guilty to sexual assault of teen
QUEBEC - Two former Quebec junior hockey players have pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor in June 2021. Massimo Siciliano and Nicolas Daigle, both 21, are former Victoriaville Tigres players...
Oct 11, 2023
Leaks of secret information 'happen often,' lawyer for ex-RCMP official tells court
OTTAWA - A lawyer for a former RCMP intelligence official accused of breaching Canada's secrets law is suggesting federal leaks of sensitive information happen often. Mark Ertel, who represents Camero...
Oct 11, 2023
Artists welcomed to Original Humboldt for land-based inspiration
As the geese flew overhead and the golden leaves fell from the trees, the circle surrounding Elder Gilbert Kewistep was filled with everyone from high school students to seniors, Canadian newcomers an...
Oct 11, 2023