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Forces ombud backs predecessor's handling of Vance allegation
OTTAWA - Military ombudsman Greg Lick is defending the way his predecessor Gary Walbourne handled an allegation of sexual misconduct involving former defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance, saying he would...
Mar 25, 2021
Acclaimed French director Bertrand Tavernier is dead aged 79
PARIS - French filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier, who directed acclaimed movies such "A Sunday in the Country," "Captain Conan" and "The Judge and the Assassin," has died, according to his family. He was 7...
Mar 25, 2021
'Godzilla vs. Kong'; A heavyweight bout with a light touch
LOS ANGELES - The original 1950s Godzilla movies stomped into theatres carrying a metaphor about nuclear destruction. Two years ago, "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" sounded alarms about climate chang...
Mar 25, 2021
New York City launches push to vaccinate theatre workers
New York City is taking steps toward the reopening of the city's theatres, creating vaccination and testing sites for stage workers in a bid to restore a key part of New York's draw. "It's time to rai...
Mar 25, 2021
Federal government faces costly path to recoup wrongly paid aid, auditor says
OTTAWA - Auditor general Karen Hogan says the federal government missed chances to flag fraudulent claims for emergency benefits last year.She says officials will now have to rely on costly, years-lon...
Mar 25, 2021
Raiders back at it in the 'dubble,' taking on exceptional Bedard and rest of Pats
After an encouraging start of getting five out of a possible six points, the Prince Albert Raiders have just one point to show for their last three contests. That was highlighted on Monday in a 5-2 de...
Mar 25, 2021
UN-backed vaccine delivery program warns of supply delays
GENEVA - The U.N.-backed program to ship COVID-19 vaccines worldwide has announced supply delays involving a key Indian manufacturer, a major setback for the ambitious rollout aimed at helping low- an...
Mar 25, 2021
'Queen of the North Atlantic:' Nova Scotia schooner Bluenose launched 100 years ago
HALIFAX - It is Canada's most famous ship, a national icon that calls to mind the romance of the age of sail and the tenacity of those who make their living on the North Atlantic. Known for its gracef...
Mar 25, 2021
Toronto Raptors trade Norman Powell to Portland Trail Blazers
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have traded guard Norman Powell to the Portland Trail Blazers for guards Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood.A source confirmed the deal to The Canadian Press on Thursday, les...
Mar 25, 2021
Spielberg donates Genesis Prize money to justice nonprofits
NEW YORK - Steven Spielberg said Thursday that he will donate his $1 million Genesis Prize to 10 nonprofits that are working for racial and economic justice. The film director and his wife, actress Ka...
Mar 25, 2021
