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Quebec judge says three-month sentence could trivialize promotion of hate
MONTREAL - A Quebec court judge says he fears a jail sentence of just three months for a man convicted of promoting hatred against Jews would trivialize the crime. Both the prosecution and the defence...
Jul 12, 2023
Provincial government investing $60 million in emission reduction technology
EDMONTON - The Government of Alberta announced on Wednesday they will be investing more than $60 million into cutting-edge technologies that they claim will reduce emissions and increase economic perf...
Jul 12, 2023
Canada's Hearn aims to seize opportunity and build momentum at Barbasol Championship
A two-event week on the PGA Tour represents a huge opportunity for a golfer like David Hearn. The 44-year-old from Brantford, Ont., is in the field at the Barbasol Championship, the alternate field to...
Jul 12, 2023
Rookie Dustin Crum to make first CFL start versus Blue Bombers
Dustin Crum faces a big challenge. The rookie quarterback will make his first CFL start Saturday when the Ottawa Redblacks (1-3) host Winnipeg (4-1). Not only are the Blue Bombers unbeaten on the road...
Jul 12, 2023
Veteran point guard Dennis Schroder officially signs with Toronto Raptors
TORONTO - Dennis Schroder is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors. The veteran point guard was announced as the Raptors' latest free agent signing today. Media reports have said for weeks that S...
Jul 12, 2023
N.W.T. communities shatter temperature records as heat warnings continue
YELLOWKNIFE - Several communities in the Northwest Territories have broken temperature records in recent days as residents try to beat the heat. Jesse Wagar, a meteorologist with Environment and Clima...
Jul 12, 2023
Canada's premiers urge Ottawa to advance infrastructure to boost economic growth
WINNIPEG - Canada's premiers have ended their annual three-day conference in Winnipeg with a request that Ottawa boost economic growth and trade. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, who hosted the mee...
Jul 12, 2023
Day 5 sees Chanse Vigen reclaim the lead at 2023 Calgaary Stmapede Cowboy's Rangeland Derby
As we hit the mid-point of the 2023 Cowboy's Rangeland Derby, day 5 was one of the most exciting days of racing at the Calgary Stampede. Weather and racetrack conditions were absolutely perfect, and c...
Jul 12, 2023
Recognition of First Nations rights a 'sticking' point in new policing law plan: AFN
OTTAWA - A lawyer for the Assembly of First Nations says including the recognition of rights is a "sticking" point as the organization negotiates a new policing bill with Ottawa. Julie McGregor update...
Jul 12, 2023
Ottawa announces $76.1 million for solar power in southern Alberta
The Government of Canada looks to bolster solar energy production in Alberta.Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson announced federal funding for solar power projects in the province, includ...
Jul 12, 2023