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Group involved in Ottawa protest forges ahead with Emergencies Act injunction hearing
OTTAWA - A group involved in the recent protest in Ottawa against COVID-19 measures pressed ahead today in asking a court to halt federal use of the Emergencies Act, even though the government has alr...
Feb 25, 2022
Raptors forward Anunoby out against Charlotte with broken right ring finger
The Toronto Raptors say forward OG Anunoby has a broken right ring finger and will miss the team's game tonight at Charlotte. The Raptors confirmed Anunoby's injury in the latest injury report. A time...
Feb 25, 2022
Alberta supporting humanitarian aid in Ukraine
Alberta's government is contributing $1 million to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canada Ukraine Foundation to help coordinate and deliver much-n...
Feb 25, 2022
Questions abound as Toronto FC kicks off MLS season after extensive turnover
Toronto FC took a Scrabble-like approach to the off-season, changing players like letters in search of better combinations and a more harmonious hand after a dismal 6-18-10 season. While TFC remains a...
Feb 25, 2022
Public health mandates could return, Tam warns, but favours lighter touch in future
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer says governments should be prepared to bring back public health measures in case of another serious variant of COVID-19. Several provinces have begun to s...
Feb 25, 2022
Canada must be ready to welcome Ukrainians to safety: expert
OTTAWA - Europe is facing a massive new migration crisis because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Canada should prepare to provide asylum to those fleeing the violence, says a Canadian security ...
Feb 25, 2022
Canadian cyclist Michael Woods wins second stage of Gran Camino in Spain
MIRADOR, Spain - Canadian cyclist Michael Woods showed his climbing prowess Friday in winning Stage 2 of the four-stage Gran Camino race to take over first place overall. The 35-year-old from Ottawa, ...
Feb 25, 2022
Crown asks court to reopen bail hearing for convoy organizer Pat King
OTTAWA - Prosecutors are asking an Ottawa court to reopen the bail hearing for a prominent organizer of the three-week convoy protest near Parliament Hill. Pat King was arrested last Friday and faces ...
Feb 25, 2022
Top Kansas school official resigns over offensive remark
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas' top public school administrator resigned Friday over an offensive remark about Native Americans at a recent public conference. Education Commissioner Randy Watson's decisio...
Feb 25, 2022
Ceasefire urged as group says three children killed during Russian attack on Ukraine
OTTAWA - The head of Save the Children Canada says at least three children have been killed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine and is calling on both sides to cease their fighting. Danny Glenwrigh...
Feb 25, 2022