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Controversial Conservative bill on violence against pregnant women defeated
OTTAWA - A controversial Conservative private member's bill intended to make violence against pregnant women an aggravating factor during court sentencing was roundly defeated in the House of Commons,...
Jun 14, 2023
Redblacks to host Stampeders on Thursday as both teams look for first win
OTTAWA - It's only the second week of the season and already the Ottawa Redblacks are under pressure to perform. After dropping their season opener 19-12 to the Montreal Alouettes, the Redblacks (0-1-...
Jun 14, 2023
A look at how the Bell layoffs affect their journalism platform
TORONTO - BCE Inc. announced Wednesday that it is cutting 1,300 positions, around three per cent of its workforce, and closing or selling nine radio stations as the company plans to "significantly ada...
Jun 14, 2023
Oriole Park Elementary opens Outdoor Learning and Indigenous Gardens
For the last two years, Oriole Park Elementary has been raising money for a project they formally opened on Wednesday, on the school property's southwest corner.The Oriole Park Outdoor Learning and In...
Jun 14, 2023
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez enters crowded GOP presidential race days after Trump's indictment
MIAMI (AP) - Miami Mayor Francis Suarez filed paperwork Wednesday to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, jumping into the crowded race just a day after GOP front-runner Donald T...
Jun 14, 2023
Tornado warning issued for parts of southern Alberta
Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for many communities in southern Alberta.At 2:38 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, meteorologists said they are tracking a severe thunderstorm that coul...
Jun 14, 2023
All-star Peters back with Toronto Argonauts after being released by Falcons
TORONTO - Jamal Peters has returned home. The all-star cornerback practised with the Toronto Argonauts on Wednesday, his first time with the CFL club since helping it capture the 2022 Grey Cup with a ...
Jun 14, 2023
Ottawa mayor Sutcliffe 'delighted' with Andlauer agreement to buy NHL's Senators
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he is "delighted" that Michael Andlauer's bidding group has reached a deal in principle to buy the NHL's Senators. The team announced Tuesday that Andlauer and his gro...
Jun 14, 2023
Building permit values continue decrease in May
Officials with the City of Red Deer say building permit values decreased in May, with 107 approved permits valued at $7.8 million, compared with 110 permits issued in May 2022 worth $35 million. Year-...
Jun 14, 2023
Suicides in Quebec: Coroner wants friends and family included in mental health care
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner says the province's Health Department should do more to involve friends and family members in the treatment of people suffering from mental health issues and addictions in ...
Jun 14, 2023