Author Archives:
N.L. dentist who allowed jail guard to pull teeth from sedated inmate pleads guilty
GANDER, N.L. - A dentist who allowed a Newfoundland and Labrador corrections officer to extract teeth from a sedated inmate has pleaded guilty to assault. The Supreme Court clerk's office says Dr. Lou...
Sep 19, 2023
Lions can become next CFL team to clinch playoff spot
TORONTO - The B.C. Lions have two shots to become the next team to clinch a CFL playoff berth. B.C. (9-4) can cement a post-season berth Friday night with a road win over the Edmonton Elks (4-10). If ...
Sep 19, 2023
Redblacks' Dustin Crum earns top CFL honour roll grade in losing cause
TORONTO - A career-best performance earned Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum a spot on the CFL's honour roll Tuesday. Crum was the top-graded offensive player at 88.7 for his play in Ottawa's h...
Sep 19, 2023
Lions defensive back Edwards Cooper enjoying solid bounce-back season
Jalon Edwards-Cooper has plenty to be thankful for in 2023. The five-foot-11, 175-pound defensive back is back in the B.C. Lions secondary after battling through a foot injury that forced him to miss ...
Sep 19, 2023
Sacramento prosecutor sues California’s capital city over failure to clean up homeless encampments
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Sacramento prosecutor is suing California's capital city over failure to clean up homeless encampments. Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho says his office asked the city...
Sep 19, 2023
Legion Week aims to heighten exposure for Prince Albert branch
For the first time in its existence, the Prince Albert Legion is holding festivities for Legion Week as it attempts to raise its profile in the city.The week began on Sunday and runs until Saturday, w...
Sep 19, 2023
CF Montreal ready for challenge of home matchup against MLS-leading FC Cincinnati
MONTREAL - CF Montreal is set to face their toughest challenge at home to date but head coach Hernan Losada is confident in his side's chances at Stade Saputo. Montreal (11-14-3) takes on one of the b...
Sep 19, 2023
Ziv to succeed Downey as Tennis Canada's chief executive officer
TORONTO - Tennis Canada is promoting from within for its chief executive officer position. Gavin Ziv, the organization's senior vice-president and chief tournaments officer, will take on the role in t...
Sep 19, 2023
Randy Hillier back in court seeking location change for 'Freedom Convoy' jury trial
OTTAWA - Former Ontario MPP Randy Hillier, who is facing charges in connection with last year's "Freedom Convoy," is seeking for a second time to move his jury trial away from Ottawa. Hillier's lawyer...
Sep 19, 2023
Civil liberties, justice reform groups troubled by House's fast-tracking of bail bill
OTTAWA - Two of Canada's leading advocacy groups on civil liberties and justice reform say it is troubling that the House of Commons opted to pass a Liberal bail-reform bill in one shot Monday, skippi...
Sep 19, 2023
