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U.S. gender backlash hitting UN agencies, Canadian ambassador Bob Rae says
UNITED NATIONS - Canada is mobilizing to advance gender equity and feminism in global forums as the Trump administration attempts to roll back diversity programming at the United Nations. "We're in a ...
Mar 12, 2025
YouTuber sues B.C. conservation officer, government over alleged profit losses
VANCOUVER - A YouTube hunting personality is suing British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service alleging one of its officers defamed and targeted him in a "malicious, obsessive and compulsive fashi...
Mar 12, 2025
Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges
WASHINGTON (AP) - Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill betwe...
Mar 12, 2025
Road-weary Leafs back home with new faces — and new questions about Marner's future
TORONTO - Craig Berube wanted to get to know Mitch Marner. The Toronto Maple Leafs head coach met with the team's star winger - a fan snapped a picture and posted the encounter to social media - short...
Mar 12, 2025
B.C. RCMP conduct hearing delayed over disclosure issues, possible publication ban
An RCMP code of conduct hearing that could see three Mounties from Coquitlam, B.C., lose their jobs has been delayed until Thursday over disclosure issues and a possible publication ban. The hearing i...
Mar 12, 2025
Canadians Pendrith, Conners ready to attack TPC Sawgrass at the Players Championship
TPC Sawgrass is considered one of the toughest courses in the world, with its No. 17 one of the most recognizable and difficult holes in pro golf. But Canadians Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith feel ...
Mar 12, 2025
Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises
The Ottawa Senators last qualified for the playoffs in 2017, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have only won a round once in more than two decades of existence and none since before the pandemic. The Ne...
Mar 12, 2025
Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care
VICTORIA - British Columbia's politicians have found rare common ground and given unanimous support in the legislature to a private member's bill proposing universal access to mental health care for p...
Mar 12, 2025
Dortmund advances to Champions League quarterfinals with 2-1 win at Lille
Borussia Dortmund reached the Champions League quarterfinals by beating Lille 2-1, overcoming an early deficit Wednesday to set up a final-eight matchup against Barcelona. Last season's runner-up adva...
Mar 12, 2025
Congo government and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on March 18, mediator Angola says
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Congo's government and the M23 rebel group will participate in peace talks on March 18, Angola said Wednesday. A statement from Angolan President Joo Loureno's office said they w...
Mar 12, 2025
