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Federal Court hears final arguments in case of Canadians detained in Syria
The Federal Court is hearing final arguments in a challenge from family members of 23 Canadians held in Syria who say Ottawa is violating Charter rights by not arranging for their return. The detainee...
Jan 06, 2023
Stampeders' Sindani suspended two games for performance-enhancing drug violation
Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Richie Sindani was suspended two games by the CFL on Friday for testing positive for banned substances. The 27-year-old from Regina tested positive for Methandienone a...
Jan 06, 2023
No Fighter Jets Coalition protests Canada's planned F-35 purchase
OTTAWA - A group called the No Fighter Jets Coalition is holding weekend rallies to oppose Ottawa's plans to buy F-35 strike fighters. The Canadian Press revealed last month the Department of National...
Jan 06, 2023
Kraken reassign Canada world junior captain Wright to OHL's Frontenacs
SEATTLE - The NHL's Seattle Kraken have returned top prospect Shane Wright to the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs. Wright was captain of Canada's gold-medal-winning team at the 2023 world ...
Jan 06, 2023
Quebec woman returned from ISIS detention camp in northeastern Syria granted bail
MONTREAL - A Quebec woman facing terrorism charges after returning from a detention camp in northeastern Syria last October has been granted bail. The details of Oumaima Chouay's bail hearing or the r...
Jan 06, 2023
WHL announces WHL Behind the Scenes: 2023 – Road to Nashville
The Western Hockey League has announced the launch of WHL Behind the Scenes: 2023 - Road to Nashville. Beginning Thursday, January 19 at 7 p.m. MT, 2023 - Road to Nashville is a six-part documentary s...
Jan 06, 2023
Government of Canada announces national funders selected to support charities and non-profits
The Red Deer and District Community Foundation has been selected as a national funder to help support local charities and non-profits. The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina...
Jan 06, 2023
Figure skater Keegan Messing crossing fingers he doesn't miss birth of second child
The Canadian figure skating championships are going to be a roller-coaster of emotions for Keegan Messing. Not only are they expected to be his final national event - he plans to retire this off-seaso...
Jan 06, 2023
Canada's under-18 women's hockey team chases repeat gold in world championship
The women's world under-18 hockey championship returns to its regular time slot with Canada chasing a second gold medal in less than seven months. The Canadians open defence of their title Sunday agai...
Jan 06, 2023
Police associations to examine issues behind officer killings after recent deaths
TORONTO - Some of Canada's largest police associations say they are banding together to identify the root causes behind the killings of five police officers in the past four months. The Canadian Polic...
Jan 06, 2023