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Federal inmates allege pandemic ill treatment in class-action lawsuit
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Supreme Court says a lawsuit by prison inmates alleging ill treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic can move forward as a class action against the federal government. I...
Jun 4, 2025
Draisaitl looks back at journey with Oilers' core as Edmonton looks to capture Cup
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl has experienced plenty of good moments with the Oilers. The big centre selected No. 3 overall at the 2014 NHL draft owns a Hart Trophy as league MVP, has filled the net acros...
Jun 4, 2025
Criticism of Lapu Lapu memorial event surprises Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he's surprised by criticism of plans for a large memorial event this month to honour victims of the Lapu Lapu festival attack, which a Filipino advocacy group ...
Jun 4, 2025
Syria will give inspectors immediate access to suspected former nuclear sites, UN watchdog tells AP
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Syria's new government has agreed to give inspectors from the United Nations' nuclear watchdog access to suspected former nuclear sites immediately, the agency's head told The A...
Jun 4, 2025
New Montreal square lined with orange cones after reports of tripping, injuries
MONTREAL - A brand new public square in Montreal is already lined with orange construction cones after reports of people tripping and falling. The Place des Montrealaises is supposed to evoke a suspen...
Jun 4, 2025
Edmonton Elks sign second-year linebacker Nick Anderson to one-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed American linebacker Nick Anderson to a one-year extension Wednesday. The deal keeps Anderson with the CFL club through next season. The five-foot-11, 242-pound Ande...
Jun 4, 2025
RCMP says it will collect info on possible war crimes in Gaza war
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it will "proactively" collect information about possible war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Israel-Hamas armed conflict. In a Wednesday statement, the Mountie...
Jun 4, 2025
Justice Department sues Texas over in-state tuition for students without legal residency
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Justice Department on Wednesday sought to block a Texas law that for decades has given college students without legal residency in the U.S. access to reduced in-state tuition ...
Jun 4, 2025
Oilers forward Zach Hyman speaks for first time since injury: 'You're heartbroken'
EDMONTON - Zach Hyman knew something wasn't right. The Edmonton Oilers winger had just released the puck crossing his blue line in Game 4 of the Western Conference final when Dallas Stars forward Maso...
Jun 4, 2025
Ottawa amps up criticism of Israel over 'appalling conditions' in Gaza
OTTAWA - Ottawa has issued a stronger condemnation of Israel's restrictions on food aid in Gaza as the country's ambassador continues to reject claims that Israel is violating humanitarian law. The fr...
Jun 4, 2025
