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Curler Briane Harris awaiting decision of doping appeal after CAS hearing
TORONTO - A lawyer for Team Kerri Einarson lead Briane Harris said a decision on an appeal of the curler's provisional suspension will likely be released in October by the Court of Arbitration for Spo...
Sep 09, 2024
Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds
OTTAWA - The Canadian Medical Association says there should be better tracking of health care spending, following health care agreements the federal government has signed with the provinces and territ...
Sep 09, 2024
In the news today: Liberal caucus gathers for retreat in Nanaimo
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberal caucus gathers for retreat in Nanaimo Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be bracing for an earful from ...
Sep 09, 2024
Former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard's long-delayed sentencing expected today
TORONTO - Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard is expected to be sentenced for his sexual assault convictions today, after multiple delays in the case that have stretched for months. The 83-year-old was ...
Sep 09, 2024
Judge expected to sentence protesters at Coutts border protest
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A judge is expected to hand down sentences today for two men convicted for their roles in the 2022 Coutts, Alta., border blockade. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were convicted...
Sep 09, 2024
Justin Trudeau may be in for an earful as he meets with caucus in B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be bracing for an earful from his caucus when Liberal MPs gather in Nanaimo, B.C. today to plot their strategy for the coming election year. It will b...
Sep 09, 2024
Unions face uphill battle organizing Amazon warehouses in Canada: experts
Unions trying to organize at Amazon workplaces across Canada are facing a series of hurdles, including legal challenges and alleged anti-union tactics from the e-commerce giant. Labour laws in Canada ...
Sep 09, 2024
Mediated talks aimed at resolving Metro Vancouver accessible transit strike stall
VANCOUVER - The union representing HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver says it won't be getting a counterproposal to end the strike until at least Thursday. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1724 says ...
Sep 08, 2024
Pope arrives in deeply Catholic East Timor to encourage its recovery from bloody independence
DILI, East Timor (AP) - Pope Francis arrived in East Timor on Monday to encourage its recovery from a bloody and traumatic past and celebrate its development after two decades of independence from Ind...
Sep 08, 2024
Pope arrives in deeply Catholic East Timor to encourage its recovery from bloody independence
DILI, East Timor (AP) - Pope Francis arrived in East Timor on Monday to encourage its recovery from a bloody and traumatic past and celebrate its development after two decades of independence from Ind...
Sep 08, 2024
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