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Ex-minister cites 'threat to security' for denying emergency passport to Abdelrazik
OTTAWA - Former foreign minister Lawrence Cannon says he denied an emergency passport to Abousfian Abdelrazik in 2009 because he considered the Montreal man a possible threat to national security. Can...
Dec 10, 2024
Drugs and weapons bust in Stanley Mission, results in two year sentence
A search of a home in Stanley Mission, in which police found nearly 800 grams of drugs and over a dozen guns, has resulted in a two year jail sentence.Jonas William Hardlotte, 37, appeared Tuesday mor...
Dec 10, 2024
Bringing awareness to Black Canadian men's health important to Ogbongbemiga
It's a cause near and dear to Amen Ogbongbemiga and his family. When the Chicago Bears linebacker had an opportunity to participate in the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats program, he took it to promote the ...
Dec 10, 2024
Task force probing attempts to kill Trump urges Secret Service to limit protection of foreigners
WASHINGTON (AP) - A task force looking into the assassination attempts against Donald Trump during his presidential campaign is recommending changes to the Secret Service, including protecting fewer f...
Dec 10, 2024
Lions' Teuhema suspended for two games after positive drug test
TORONTO - The CFL suspended defensive lineman Sione Teuhema of the B.C. Lions for two games Tuesday after he tested positive for a banned substance. In a statement, the CFL said Teuhema tested positiv...
Dec 10, 2024
Former Just for Laughs employee testifies about alleged 1987 assault by Gilbert Rozon
MONTREAL - A second accuser is on the stand today at the civil trial involving allegations of sexual assault against former Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon. Guylaine Courcelles alleges that Rozo...
Dec 10, 2024
Man charged with burning down Loon Lake church
A 25-year-old man is facing a charge of arson and another for breaching a conditional sentence order in connection with the burning of a church in Loon Lake several months ago. RCMP arrested Shandon C...
Dec 10, 2024
Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko set to make first start of the season
VANCOUVER - Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says all-star goalie Thatcher Demko will make his first start of the season Tuesday when Vancouver hosts the St. Louis Blues. Demko last played on April 24 ...
Dec 10, 2024
Chloe Primerano among Canadians named to women's under-18 hockey team
CALGARY - Chloe Primerano will lead Canada into the women's world under-18 hockey championship. The 17-year-old defender from North Vancouver, B.C., was among 24 players announced Tuesday by Hockey Ca...
Dec 10, 2024
Swimmer Summer McIntosh wins Northern Star Award after dominant Paris Olympics
TORONTO - Swimmer Summer McIntosh has won the Northern Star Award as Canada's athlete of the year after a dominant performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 18-year-old from Toronto won three gold m...
Dec 10, 2024
