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Quebec judge authorizes class action on behalf of alleged victims of ex-hockey coach
LONGUEUIL - A Quebec Superior Court justice has authorized a class-action lawsuit on behalf of victims of a former Montreal police officer and minor hockey coach who died awaiting trial on sex-related...
May 07, 2021
Zverev beats Nadal in straight sets in Madrid Open quarters
MADRID - Alexander Zverev ended his winless streak on clay against Rafael Nadal on Friday, keeping the Spaniard from winning a sixth Madrid Open. Zverev defeated Nadal 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals, p...
May 07, 2021
After pregnancy, injuries and a pandemic, Bishop-Nriagu finally hitting her stride
There's a charming video on Melissa Bishop-Nriagu's Instagram feed of one of her recent 800-metre races in the U.S. Broadcasters are announcing the runners lining up at the start. Back home in Windsor...
May 07, 2021
Pharmacies urging residents to book vaccine appointments: 'We don’t want them to go to waste'
As the pharmacy vaccination pilot program continues to roll out in Saskatchewan, some say bookings have been slower than expected.Neil Twyver is the business manager for Medi-Centre Pharmacy in Prince...
May 07, 2021
Cowabunga! More than 800 turtles rescued from storm drains
They're lean, they're mean and they're green. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Not exactly, but hundreds of diamondback terrapin hatchlings have been rescued from subterranean storm drains along the Jers...
May 07, 2021
Saskatchewan on track for 'average' wildfire season
It's still early, but the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says the province is on track for an average wildfire season. There's been 63 fires so far in 2021, slightly above the five-year aver...
May 07, 2021
City of P.A. implements fire ban at Little Red River Park and areas north of the river
The City of Prince Albert have announced a fire ban at Little Red River Park and for properties north of the North Saskatchewan River.According to a media release, the fire ban was announced due to an...
May 07, 2021
Vancouver Whitecaps, CF Montreal bring Canadian clash to Sandy, Utah
A lot has changed since the last time the Vancouver Whitecaps battled CF Montreal. Montreal has undergone a dramatic reinvention in recent months, rebranding under a new name and logo, revamping the r...
May 07, 2021
Suspected overdose death of 12-year-old pushes government to 'do better': Minister
VICTORIA - British Columbia's minister of mental health and addictions say a suspected overdose death of a 12-year-old girl from Vancouver Island is driving the government "to do more and do better." ...
May 07, 2021
No fines handed out at first B.C. COVID-19 roadblock as checks move across province
VICTORIA - The Mounties in British Columbia say no cars were forced to turn around at a roadblock in place to ensure residents abide by travel restrictions due to COVID-19 as enforcement spreads over ...
May 07, 2021
