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Quebec students push for law to stop sexual violence in elementary and high schools
MONTREAL - Sophie was 15 years old when she says her history teacher made comments about her breasts in front of the entire class. She reported what happened to a support staff member a...
Aug 16, 2020
On small Maritime campuses, a reopening that for many means a quiet room, alone
SACKVILLE, N.B. - At some of Canada's smaller universities, academic life is set to resume amid the pandemic. But for many this year, the thrill of arriving on campus will be replaced b...
Aug 16, 2020
Fleury, Golden Knights beat Blackhawks for 3-0 series lead
EDMONTON - Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 26 shots and the Vegas Golden Knights held off the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series. William Karlsson and Patr...
Aug 16, 2020
Police plan two-day traffic blitz this week
Residents of Prince Albert and surrounding area are being reminded to buckle up and be on their best behaviour behind the wheel this week.The Prince Albert Police Service has announced plans to host a...
Aug 16, 2020
Five B.C. First Nations say salmon decision shows systemic racism at DFO
OTTAWA - Five British Columbia First Nations are challenging a federal decision on salmon fishing in their territories this year, and they are accusing federal fisheries officials of sy...
Aug 16, 2020
Pense falls short in bid to be Kraft Hockeyville
Pense's push to be the next Hockeyville has fallen short.The town just west of Regina lost the title of Kraft Hockeyville to the community of Twillingate, N.L., in online voting that was conducted Fri...
Aug 16, 2020
Five B.C. First Nations say salmon decision shows systemic racism at DFO
OTTAWA - Five British Columbia First Nations are challenging a federal decision on salmon fishing in their territories this year, and they are accusing federal fisheries officials of sy...
Aug 16, 2020
COVID-19 puts brakes on further exploration of Franklin wrecks
OTTAWA - For only the second time in 12 years, Marc-Andre Bernier and his underwater archaeology team at Parks Canada will not be heading north to explore the wrecks of the doomed Arctic expediti...
Aug 16, 2020
Telephone service begins between UAE and Israel as ties open
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Telephone service between the United Arab Emirates and Israel began working Sunday as the two countries open diplomatic ties, part of a deal brokered by the U.S. that req...
Aug 16, 2020
Bhangra dancer looks to bring message of hope to B.C. during COVID-19
VICTORIA - Gurdeep Pandher has danced bhangra with firefighters, in front of a lighthouse and has even done so while wearing a wetsuit and holding a surfboard during a visit to Vancouver Isl...
Aug 16, 2020
