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Quebec's anti-corruption unit issues apology to member of legislature for 2017 arrest
Quebec's anti-corruption unit is apologizing to Independent legislature member Guy Ouellette for arresting him in October 2017 for allegedly leaking sensitive documents about an investigation to the m...
Jun 10, 2021
Macron to reduce French military troops in Africa's Sahel
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced the future reduction of France's military presence fighting Islamic extremism in Africa's Sahel region. In a news conference, Macron...
Jun 10, 2021
Police watchdog to probe 2019 Falkland arrest after man comes forward claiming serious injury
FALKLAND, B.C. - B.C.'s police watchdog is looking into an incident from 2019 in Falkland.According to a news release from the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO), the incident happened on...
Jun 10, 2021
SOUND OFF: Where to turn in this time of grief and sorrow
AS WE CONTINUE TO GRIEVE the loss of 215 children at the Kamloops Indian Reservation School, there are a number of resources available to help people through this incredibly painful time. While the di...
Jun 10, 2021
Supreme Court won't hear bid to challenge thalidomide settlement
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a bid to challenge approval of a settlement agreement for Canadians born with birth defects because of the drug thalidomide. The Federal Court approv...
Jun 10, 2021
Oilers' McDavid, Leafs' Matthews, Avs' MacKinnon named Hart Trophy finalists
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon have been named the finalists for the 2021 Hart Trophy. Th...
Jun 10, 2021
Budget officer says Liberals' student aid revamp may cost more than estimated
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget office is estimating that the Liberals' revamped student-aid package could end up costing half-a-billion dollars more than government expects. The Liberals proposed a...
Jun 10, 2021
Liberals table bill to make criminal pardons quicker, cheaper
OTTAWA - The federal government is tabling legislation to make it easier and less expensive to obtain a criminal pardon. Introduced in the House of Commons this morning, the bill to amend the Criminal...
Jun 10, 2021
Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to Stuttgart quarterfinals
STUTTGART, Germany - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is heading to the quarterfinals of the Stuttgart Open. The third-seeded Auger-Aliassime, from Montreal, beat South Africa's Lloyd Harris 6-3, 7-6 (4...
Jun 10, 2021
Canadian-based karate athlete Derafshipour named to Refugee Team for Tokyo Games
Hamoon Derafshipour's Olympic dreams began in Iran, then blossomed in Canada. Now, the karate star will compete as a member of the Olympic Refugee Team at the Tokyo Games. And if he climbs the medal p...
Jun 10, 2021
