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John Gomery, judge who led inquiry exposing Quebec sponsorship scandal, dead at 88
MONTREAL - John Gomery, the judge who led a public inquiry that helped sink a federal government, has died at age 88. His daughter confirmed his death to The Canadian Press today. Gomery was a Quebec ...
May 19, 2021
US writer, feminist Gloria Steinem wins major Spanish prize
MADRID (AP) - A Spanish foundation on Wednesday awarded one of the country's most prestigious awards to U.S. writer and activist Gloria Steinem. The jury that decides the Princess of Asturias Awards a...
May 19, 2021
Gaza children bearing the brunt in Israel-Hamas conflict
GAZA CITY, Gaza (AP) - Suzy Ishkontana hardly speaks or eats. It's been two days since the 7-year-old girl was pulled from the rubble of what was once her family's home, destroyed amid a barrage of Is...
May 19, 2021
Demi Lovato is non-binary and is changing pronouns
Singer Demi Lovato revealed on Wednesday they identify as nonbinary and are changing their pronouns, telling fans the decision came after "self-reflective work." "Today is a day I'm so happy to share ...
May 19, 2021
Queen's granddaughter Princess Beatrice expecting a baby
LONDON (AP) - Buckingham Palace says Princess Beatrice is expecting a baby. The palace said Wednesday the 32-year-old granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are due ...
May 19, 2021
Canada and post-COVID economic recovery; Protecting poutine: In The News for May 19
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 19 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
May 19, 2021
Quebec dairy group looks to obtain official designation to protect poutine's identity
MONTREAL - A group representing Quebec's dairy industry says it's eyeing a special government designation for the term poutine in order to better promote it internationally. Luc Boivin, a cheese produ...
May 19, 2021
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks. Health Canada says up to 37 milli...
May 19, 2021
Lawyers for Egyptian asylum-seeker facing deportation say oversight of CBSA needed
OTTAWA - Lawyers for an Egyptian asylum-seeker are calling for increased oversight of the Canada Border Services Agency after he says his family has faced intimidation since an officer contacted autho...
May 19, 2021
Detroit pitcher Turnbull throws no-hitter as Tigers beat Mariners 5-0
SEATTLE - Spencer Turnbull pitched the fifth no-hitter in the majors already this season, sending the Detroit Tigers to a 5-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.Turnbull, who led the b...
May 18, 2021
