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Q&A: Abdul-Jabbar talks new documentary, MLK, social justice
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an NBA legend, but the man known for his trademark skyhook shot has also devoted his life advocating for equality and social justice. Abdul-Jabbar will take a...
Jun 17, 2021
Ottawa using "racist" Indian Act to narrow Jordan's Principle eligibility, AFN argues
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations says Canada's attempt to narrow the list of First Nations children who can access services under Jordan's Principle is linked to the country's long-standing "rac...
Jun 17, 2021
St. Louis gun-waving couple pleads guilty to misdemeanors
ST. LOUIS (AP) - A St. Louis couple who gained notoriety for pointing guns at social justice demonstrators last year pleaded guilty Thursday to misdemeanor charges and agreed to give up the weapons th...
Jun 17, 2021
Knicks' RJ Barrett says timing 'perfect' for Canadian basketball team
It wasn't quite the 21st birthday RJ Barrett envisioned. Instead of celebrating out on the town with friends and family, the New York Knicks guard marked the milestone in a hotel room in Tampa, Fla., ...
Jun 17, 2021
O'Toole says national security committee being used to cover up scientists' firing
OTTAWA - Erin O'Toole says Conservatives will no longer participate in a special national security committee because it's being used to cover up an incident that caused two scientists at Canada's high...
Jun 17, 2021
Canadiens defenceman Jeff Petry talks injury, 'scary looking' eyes after return
Jeff Petry's young sons were warned by their mother that dad looked a little different. A hand injury suffered by the Canadiens defenceman in Game 3 of Montreal's series against the Winnipeg Jets had ...
Jun 17, 2021
AHS expanding dialysis care at Drayton Valley Hospital
More patients with chronic kidney disease are now able to access dialysis at the Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre.According to officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS), the dialysis unit ex...
Jun 17, 2021
Informant loses bid to sue Canada over delay in handling refugee claim
OTTAWA - An Australian who fed information to police about outlaw bikers and later won refugee status in Canada has lost a bid to sue federal officials over delays in processing his asylum application...
Jun 17, 2021
One million chickens euthanized during labour dispute at Quebec slaughterhouse
MONTREAL - A labour dispute at a slaughterhouse near Quebec City has resulted in one million chickens being euthanized in recent weeks. Negotiations resumed today between the Exceldor co-operative and...
Jun 17, 2021
Appointments to fill in Red Deer for National Blood Donor Week
Leslie Bangamba of Red Deer already knew the importance of blood donation, having a sibling who was born with sickle cell anemia and in need of blood transfusions for treatment.However, after her one-...
Jun 17, 2021