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Change-of-command ceremony for new defence chief set for July 18
OTTAWA - The defence chief's office says a change-of-command ceremony for the country's top military commander is set for July 18. Gen. Wayne Eyre announced plans last January to retire from the post....
Jun 27, 2024
Oklahoma executes man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 7-year-old girl in 1984
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma executed a man Thursday who was convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 7-year-old girl in 1984. Richard Rojem, 66, received a three-drug lethal injection at the...
Jun 27, 2024
Take a Moment in Sask Parks: June 26 - July 9
Visitors can enjoy an entire summer of camping, glamping, hiking and fun at the lake in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks. There are also exciting events and programming to fill visitors' days with laught...
Jun 27, 2024
CBC's Scott Russell retiring following Paris Games, ending a nearly 40-year career
Veteran CBC sports broadcaster Scott Russell will retire following his coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, the network announced Thursday. Russell will host CBC's Bell Paris Prime...
Jun 27, 2024
Nunavut judge sentences Toronto woman to 3 years prison for Inuit identity fraud
IQALUIT - A Nunavut judge has sentenced a Toronto woman to three years in prison in a case of Inuit identity fraud. Karima Manji, who is not Indigenous, pleaded guilty to one count of fraud over $5,00...
Jun 27, 2024
In the news today: WestJet cancelling flights, and Ottawa's dental plan to expand
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... WestJet cancels flights after second strike notice WestJet is cancelling flights ahead of a possible strike by...
Jun 27, 2024
Rainfall warnings issued for parts of central Saskatchewan
Break out the umbrella - rainfall warnings are in effect for much of central Saskatchewan.Environment Canada issued the warnings Thursday morning for areas in and around Saskatoon, Kindersley and Humb...
Jun 27, 2024
Opening trades of the NHL off-season contain several goalies but few surprises
Goaltenders are on the move as NHL teams prepare for next season, and the trades made so far are far from stunners. Center Pierre-Luc Dubois said he was surprised by Los Angeles sending him to Washing...
Jun 27, 2024
Canadian teenager Marina Stakusic qualifies for Wimbledon
LONDON - Canada's Marina Stakusic has qualified for her first Grand Slam main draw at Wimbledon. The 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., scored a 6-3, 6-0 decision over British wild-card Amarni Banks ...
Jun 27, 2024
Avril Lavigne, Stephen Poloz: A look at the newest Order of Canada appointments
OTTAWA - The Governor General's office has announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada. A look: Companions: -Monique Forget Leroux, C.C., O.Q., Outremont, Que., a promotion within the Order f...
Jun 27, 2024
