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The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis
Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis lead his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word. As the pope's voice grew louder, Litt...
Apr 22, 2025
Jury finds The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin
NEW YORK (AP) - A jury concluded Tuesday that The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for an error in a 2017 editorial that she says damaged her reputation. The jury deliberate...
Apr 22, 2025
Lou Lamoriello is not returning as New York Islanders general manager
Lou Lamoriello is out as president and general manager of the New York Islanders, after the team said Tuesday the longtime NHL executive's contract was not being renewed. Managing partner John Collins...
Apr 22, 2025
Quebec coroner calls for tougher drunk driving penalties in line with rest of country
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner says that if the province's penalties for drunk driving had been in line with the rest of the country, a driver who slammed into a motorcyclist in 2020 would not have been ...
Apr 22, 2025
Brazil Supreme Court accepts charges against more Bolsonaro allies in alleged coup plot
SAO PAULO (AP) - A panel of Brazil's Supreme Court justices on Tuesday unanimously accepted charges against six more key allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro over allegedly attempting a coup to k...
Apr 22, 2025
White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue
WASHINGTON - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says there have been "successes" at the Canada-U.S. border - but is offering no new hints about what might convince U.S. President Donald Trum...
Apr 22, 2025
Lou Lamoriello is not returning as New York Islanders general manager
Lou Lamoriello is out as general manager of the New York Islanders, after the team said Tuesday the longtime NHL executive's contract was not being renewed. Managing partner John Collins will lead a s...
Apr 22, 2025
Which dignitaries and leaders are attending funeral of Pope Francis?
The Prime Minister's Office hasn't confirmed whether Mark Carney will attend Saturday's funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican, with the announcement about Canadian representation at the event still t...
Apr 22, 2025
Kamloops prosecutor, baseball organizer named provincial judge
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops prosecutor and sports organizer has been appointed a provincial judge.The province announced three judicial appointments to the provincial court Tuesday (April 22), including Chr...
Apr 22, 2025
Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz set to start Game 2 against Sens after day off
TORONTO - Anthony Stolarz will be back in the spotlight Tuesday. A day after skipping practice for rest purposes, the Maple Leafs goaltender is set to start Game 2 of the team's first-round playoff se...
Apr 22, 2025
