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Federal audit finds Hockey Canada did not use public funds for legal settlements
OTTAWA - An audit commissioned by the federal government has found that Hockey Canada did not use public funds to settle sexual assault cases or pay for related legal fees. Sport Minister Pascale St-O...
Feb 15, 2023
RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki to retire next month
OTTAWA - RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki says she has made the difficult decision to retire next month. There has been speculation about Lucki's future as she approaches the end of her five-year term. ...
Feb 15, 2023
Police dog handler tells Quebec inquest he had trouble getting scent of girls, father
QUEBEC - A provincial police dog handler who arrived at the scene of a car crash involving two young Quebec girls and their father in July 2020 says he had difficulty doing his job because the scene h...
Feb 15, 2023
Netflix docuseries "Full Swing" promises unprecedented access to PGA Tour
Before "F1: Drive to Survive," "Cheer," or "Last Chance U," Chad Mumm was pushing for a documentary series on the PGA Tour, one that would follow some of the best male golfers in the world. When it fi...
Feb 15, 2023
Canadian linebacker Jordan Herdman-Reed returns to Lions
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions are bringing back Canadian linebacker Jordan Herdman-Reed for a second stint with the CFL club. The Lions announced the signing of the Winnipeg native on Wednesday. The six-...
Feb 15, 2023
Bird photographer's stunning image — an orca in flight off Vancouver's Stanley Park
VANCOUVER - A B.C. wildlife photographer looking for birds off the shores of Vancouver's Stanley Park has instead captured an unforgettable image of a different animal in flight - an orca leaping from...
Feb 15, 2023
Quebec government wants to hear from QMJHL commissioner on abuse in junior hockey
QUEBEC - Premier Franois Legault says he expects Quebec Major Junior Hockey League officials will appear before a legislature committee over disturbing revelations of sexual assault and torture suffer...
Feb 15, 2023
Quebec government wants to hear from QMJHL commissioner on abuse in junior hockey
QUEBEC - Premier Franois Legault says he expects Quebec Major Junior Hockey League officials will appear before a legislature committee over disturbing revelations of sexual assault and torture suffer...
Feb 15, 2023
Canada faces fresh pressure on military spending as NATO chief eyes hard target
OTTAWA - The head of NATO is raising the prospect of hard targets for military spending which could put more pressure on Canada to invest billions more on defence. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenb...
Feb 15, 2023
Canadian Jeff Gustafson tied as second choice for US$1-million Classic
Much is being expected from Canadian Jeff Gustafson at next month's US$1-million Bassmaster Classic. The angler from Kenora, Ont., is tied with American Brandon Lester as the 4-1 second pick for the p...
Feb 15, 2023