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Kahnawake's first female, LGBTQ grand chief wants to focus on healing, unity
MONTREAL - The Kahnawake Mohawk community south of Montreal has a long tradition of female leadership but has never had a female grand chief - until now. Over the weekend, Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, 41, ...
Jul 06, 2021
'A crazy bunch of guys:' Canadiens head into a storm looking to extend Cup final
MONTREAL - Dominique Ducharme could only smile. In a roller-coaster season where his underdog Canadiens - left for dead time and again - have risen off the mat like a wobbly, bloodied, grinning prize ...
Jul 06, 2021
Child dead in suspected Surrey, B.C., arson, woman stabbed in same attack: RCMP
SURREY, B.C. - A five-year-old child is dead and a woman has been severely injured in a violent attack and suspected arson in a Surrey, B.C., home. RCMP say the 42-year-old woman called police late Mo...
Jul 06, 2021
Liberals maintain narrow lead over Tories among decided voters: Poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Justin Trudeau's Liberal party has only a narrow lead over the Opposition Conservatives among decided voters. The online survey from Leger and the Association for Canadian...
Jul 06, 2021
Veteran quarterback Matt Nichols is happy to be reunited with Paul LaPolice in Ottawa
The CFL's lengthy layoff wasn't all bad for Matt Nichols. The COVID-19 pandemic did cost the veteran quarterback a full season - and 18 game cheques. But it has also allowed Nichols to join the Ottawa...
Jul 06, 2021
Canadian killed in Miami building collapse, three more Canadians missing
The body of a Canadian has been found at the site of a collapsed condo in southern Florida. Global Affairs Canada said on Tuesday that the Canadian is among 32 dead in the collapse that occurred on Ju...
Jul 06, 2021
At least 1.3 million Canadians opted to mix COVID-19 vaccines by the end of June
OTTAWA - Health Canada says at least 1.3 million Canadians opted for a mixed-dose finish to their COVID-19 vaccination schedule in June. The weekly vaccination coverage report published Monday shows a...
Jul 06, 2021
Vancouver Asahi alumnus Kaye Kaminishi throwing ceremonial pitch for KSMBL's opening day
KAMLOOPS - The sole surviving member of the Vancouver Asahi Baseball Club, and longtime Kamloops resident, Kaye Kaminishi will throw the ceremonial first pitch for the Kamloops Sr. Men's Baseball Leag...
Jul 06, 2021
RCMP say no injuries after targeted shooting, vehicle arson, in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. - Police are investigating a shooting and separate vehicle fire in Surrey, B.C. RCMP say a home and vehicle in the Fleetwood neighbourhood were hit by several bullets just after 9 p.m. Mo...
Jul 06, 2021
At least 1.3 million Canadians opted to mix COVID-19 vaccines by the end of June
OTTAWA - Health Canada says at least 1.3 million Canadians opted for a mixed-dose finish to their COVID-19 vaccination schedule in June. The weekly vaccination coverage report published Monday shows a...
Jul 06, 2021
