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YWCA's 'Add the M' campaign trying to bring awareness to systemic inequity in sports
"It's time to add the 'M,'" said Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair in a new video released by the YWCA on Thursday. She, along with other influencers such as Sportsnet's Tara Slone, is helping s...
Mar 24, 2022
Leadership rivals shouldn't be calling each other 'not Conservative', says Bergen
OTTAWA - Conservative interim leader Candice Bergen says leadership contenders should avoid calling those they disagree with on policy "not Conservative." Bergen, who has led the party since early Feb...
Mar 24, 2022
Design for national LGBTQ2+ monument inspired by thundercloud and disco balls
OTTAWA - A national LGBTQ2+ monument - inspired by a dramatic thundercloud - is to be built in Ottawa by 2025. The winning design, featuring a silver mirrored mosaic interior influenced by a thunderhe...
Mar 24, 2022
B.C. ready to proceed with permanent repairs to flood-damaged Coquihalla Highway
HOPE, B.C. - The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says it is moving ahead with permanent repairs to a key B.C. highway damaged by catastrophic flooding last November. A statement from the...
Mar 24, 2022
Federal NDP says N.L. offshore oil project hard to justify; energy minister unfazed
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's Energy Minister says he's unfazed by comments from the federal New Democrats saying the Liberal government will have a tough time justifying an approval ...
Mar 24, 2022
UN blames Russia for Ukraine humanitarian crisis, urges aid
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a resolution blaming Russia for humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and urging an immediate cease-fire and protection for million...
Mar 24, 2022
Beef emerging as sticking point in free trade talks between Canada and Britain
OTTAWA - A potential clash over hormone-treated Canadian beef is emerging as a sticking point as free trade talks between Canada and Britain formally begin. U.K. Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan a...
Mar 24, 2022
Toronto Six intend to make semifinal bye work for them in Isobel Cup
Caught at the finish line for the regular-season title, the Toronto Six can still claim the Premier Hockey League's ultimate crown and hoist the Isobel Cup on Monday. The Six are the No. 2 seed headin...
Mar 24, 2022
NYC mayor allows unvaccinated athletes play home games
NEW YORK (AP) - New York City's mayor exempted athletes and performers from the city's vaccine mandate following weeks of pressure from the sports world after the rule kept Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Ir...
Mar 24, 2022
Canada under the gun as NATO allies to present defence spending plans by June
BRUSSELS - Canada faces fresh pressure to increase its defence spending as the head of the NATO military alliance says leaders have agreed to present plans by June on investing billions of additional ...
Mar 24, 2022
