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Vancouver Canucks trade captain Bo Horvat to New York Islanders
VANCOUVER - The rebuild of the Vancouver Canucks has begun, with centre Bo Horvat heading to the New York Islanders. The Canucks announced Monday that their captain is heading east in exchange for for...
Jan 30, 2023
Kidnap suspect released day he arrived at Nevada prison
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A man at the center of an intense police search in Oregon after a violent kidnapping last week was released from custody in October 2021 by Nevada prison officials on the same day he ...
Jan 30, 2023
Key points in report on L'Arche International sex abuse scandal involving Jean Vanier
L'Arche International, a non-profit charity that helps people with intellectual disabilities, released a report Monday that identified 25 women who experienced a sexual act or an intimate gesture betw...
Jan 30, 2023
Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet to retire after overseeing the Vatican's bishops' office
Marc Ouellet, the Quebec cardinal who oversaw the Vatican's powerful bishops' office and who has been recently been hit with accusations of sexual misconduct, announced Monday he would retire in April...
Jan 30, 2023
Parks Canada updating its reservation system to book camping and other activities
CALGARY - Parks Canada says visitors will be able to start booking reservations for camping and other activities at its sites across the country in March. The reservation dates, which are posted onlin...
Jan 30, 2023
Humboldt joins call for change to local election date
The City of Humboldt is adding its voice to those calling for the province to change municipal election dates. The city has sent a letter to the provincial government, calling for the election date to...
Jan 30, 2023
Report finds that L'Arche co-founder Jean Vanier sexually abused 25 women
MONTREAL - A charitable organization founded by the late Jean Vanier issued a report Monday saying the Canadian sexually abused at least 25 women during his decades with the group. L'Arche Internation...
Jan 30, 2023
Respected corrections officer recognized with Queen's medal
A man tragically killed while on his way to work at Saskatchewan Penitentiary is among the latest recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.Prior to his death last April, 64-year-old...
Jan 30, 2023
President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy...
Jan 30, 2023
Hybrid Parliament can stay, but ministers should show up in person: committee report
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee says the pandemic-era practice of allowing federal elected officials to vote virtually should be allowed to stay. Members of Parliament on the committee for proce...
Jan 30, 2023
