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Joly pushed for even softer arms exports language in motion on Israel-Hamas war: NDP
OTTAWA - The consequences of a symbolic House of Commons vote Monday that called on Canada to cease future arms exports to Israel are still reverberating as Liberals face criticism from Israel and wit...
Mar 20, 2024
Remembering Leslie Dubé: A Legacy of Generosity and Compassion in Pediatric Healthcare
This week, our community lost a beloved philanthropist and community leader whose legacy of compassion and generosity will forever illuminate the path towards a brighter future for Saskatchewan's chil...
Mar 20, 2024
3 Idaho corrections officers shot as gunman breaks an inmate out of Boise hospital, police say
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A suspect staged a brazen attack to break a prison inmate out of a Boise hospital overnight, shooting and seriously wounding two Idaho corrections officers, police said. A third wa...
Mar 20, 2024
Toronto mayor lays out FIFA oversight and advisory groups amid cost overrun concerns
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is outlining new oversight and advisory groups for the city's efforts to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The city is set to host six matches as part of the international tou...
Mar 20, 2024
Simon's family says ex-enforcer died by suicide, 'strongly believes' CTE played role
Chris Simon's family says the late NHL enforcer died by suicide. And it "strongly believes" a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries is to blame. Simon killed ...
Mar 20, 2024
3rd ex-deputy in Mississippi is sentenced to 17.5 years for racist torture of 2 Black men
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A third former Mississippi sheriff's deputy has each been sentenced for his part in the racist torture of two Black men by a group of white officers who called themselves the "Go...
Mar 20, 2024
Motion on Israel-Hamas war will have consequences for asylum seekers in Gaza: Miller
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the amended motion on the Israel-Hamas war the House of Commons passed Monday could make it harder for people seeking asylum in Canada to get out of Gaza...
Mar 20, 2024
Finding Canadian talent at national combine is crucial for success in CFL
WINNIPEG - Mike O'Shea and his CFL colleagues don't need convincing about the value of Canadian players. Their actions back up their words. Seventy per cent of players selected in CFL drafts since 200...
Mar 20, 2024
Poilievre dangles 'carbon tax election,' as Liberal MPs ask critics for a better idea
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to try and plunge the country into a "carbon tax election," as Liberal MPs continue to defend the government's signature climate policy. Po...
Mar 20, 2024
Liberals to introduce legislation updating Elections Act, in keeping with NDP pact
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is poised to table legislation today that updates the federal Elections Act - part of its political pact with the NDP. Details have not been released, but the agreement...
Mar 20, 2024
