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'We must demand change:' Canada's first black police chief supports demonstrations
WINNIPEG - Canada's first black police chief says he will be joining people to shine a light of hope "into the darkness of this moment" as anti-racism demonstrations take place around the world. "We m...
Jun 05, 2020
US will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban
The Trump administration said Friday it will let Chinese airlines operate a limited number of flights to the U.S., backing down from a threat to ban the flights. The decision came one day after China ...
Jun 05, 2020
P.A. city and sports officials respond to Sask top doctor's prediction
Responding to comments from the Saskatchewan's top doctor, Prince Albert's city manager says the city won't make any decisions based on "knee-jerk reactions." But if gathering limits stay set at thirt...
Jun 05, 2020
'It's tragic, it's horrible': Neighbours speak on mother and children located deceased after house fire
The investigation continues after a house fire in North Battleford, that left a mother and her two children dead.The cause of yesterday's blaze, which occurred on the 1400 block of 99th Street, isn't ...
Jun 05, 2020
French forces kill al-Qaida's North African commander
BAMAKO, Mali - French forces have killed Abdelmalek Droukdel, the leader of al-Qaida's North Africa affiliate, the France's defence minister announced late Friday, in what would be a major victory for...
Jun 05, 2020
Canadian Felicia Spencer makes weight ahead of UFC 250 title bout with Nunes
LAS VEGAS - Canadian challenger Felicia (Feenom) Spencer and featherweight champion Amanda (Lioness) Nunes both made weight Friday ahead of their 145-pound title clash Saturday night at UFC 250. Nunes...
Jun 05, 2020
Canada's James Hinchcliffe ready for Genesys 300 as IndyCar takes the stage
IndyCar is returning to live competition virtually unopposed on television and Canada's James Hinchcliffe is ready to take full advantage. The Oakville, Ont., native will be on the grid Saturday ...
Jun 05, 2020
Former Lions player Dante Marsh says Canada, CFL were good to him
Canada and the CFL were good to Dante Marsh. The five-foot-10, 190-pound cornerback spent 11 of his 12 seasons of professional football with the B.C. Lions (2004-14). Marsh came north after one s...
Jun 05, 2020
Quebec man who killed two people should have a chance to rehabilitate: lawyer
SAINT-JEROME, Que. - The defence lawyer for Ugo Fredette, a Quebec man convicted of two murders in 2017, told a courtroom Friday that his client will die in jail if sentenced to 50 years behind b...
Jun 05, 2020
Saturday night's alright for pro bowling, finally, after pandemic-related hiatus
Pro bowling is back, with strikes aplenty expected in its return Saturday after an 11-week-plus absence due to the pandemic. The first-ever PBA Strike Derby, a televised tournament in Jupit...
Jun 05, 2020
