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Pledge to plant 2 billion trees lofty but attainable, Natural Resources Minister says
SURREY, B.C. - The federal government's plan to plant two billion trees by 2030 is on track and is even exceeding its targets. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says in the first two years...
Aug 02, 2023
Several people injured at World Police Fire Games in Manitoba
WINNIPEG - Manitoba health officials say seven people have been taken to hospitals from the World Police Fire Games. They say several others have been treated for injuries at the scene. Thousands of l...
Aug 02, 2023
Blue Jays all-star shortstop Bo Bichette placed on 10-day injured list
TORONTO - All-star shortstop Bo Bichette has been placed on the Toronto Blue Jays 10-day injured list. He has right patella tendinitis after apparently jamming his knee while running the basepaths Mon...
Aug 02, 2023
Quebec court sides with English school boards fighting education reform
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has found that parts of a provincial law abolishing school boards violates English-language minority education rights. In a decision published today, Justice S...
Aug 02, 2023
Drunk driver who killed Carrot River couple denied parole
The man who killed Gord and Marjorie Classen in a motor vehicle collision in 2020 has been denied parole but is due to be out of jail in months anyway. Tyler Seeley had a blood alcohol concentration o...
Aug 02, 2023
Argos defence has been very good forcing turnovers so far in 2023
TORONTO - DaShaun Amos hasn't played receiver since high school but still knows what to do when he gets the football. The veteran CFL defensive back had a 58-yard interception return TD in Toronto's 3...
Aug 02, 2023
Police 'engaged' as video targets Indian diplomats
Ottawa says law enforcement is "engaged" after a video circulating online appeared to threaten Indian diplomats in Canada. Public Safety Canada said in a Tuesday tweet that Ottawa will ensure the safe...
Aug 02, 2023
Canadian Premier League player Amla suspended two years for anti-doping violation
OTTAWA - Halifax Wanderers striker Ludwig Amla has received a two-year sanction for an anti-doping rule violation. A urine sample collected Sept. 10, 2022 contained terbutaline, the Canadian Centre fo...
Aug 02, 2023
Ile-a-la-Crosse survivors seek to have new class action for residential school settlement
Survivors of the Ile-a-la-Crosse residential school packed into a Saskatoon courtroom Wednesday to renew their fight for justice and recognition.Lawyers representing the "United for Survivors Group" p...
Aug 02, 2023
Winnipeg Jets sign free agent forward Rasmus Kupari
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed free-agent forward Rasmus Kupari to a two-year contract, with an average annual value of $1 million. The 23-year-old Finnish player scored three goals and reco...
Aug 02, 2023
