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Quebec CEO of Future Electronics resigns, vows to fight sex allegations
MONTREAL - A prominent Quebec businessman says he's stepping down from his role as chairman and CEO of electronics parts company Future Electronics to focus on protecting his reputation amid allegatio...
Feb 03, 2023
'Hope is disappearing': Canucks fans frustrated over disappointing season
VANCOUVER - Lopsided losses. A heavily critiqued coaching change. Jerseys on the ice. Vancouver Canucks faithful have seen it all during yet another disappointing season - and several say they're frus...
Feb 03, 2023
Province called upon to increase funding for sexual assault supports
Agencies in Alberta which offer support to those who've experienced sexual assault are appealing to the province for help during the upcoming budget to help address what they say is a growing crisis.T...
Feb 03, 2023
Canadian running Chase Brown receives Senior Bowl honour
MOBILE, Ala. - Canadian Chase Brown made quite an impression this week at the Senior Bowl. Jim Nagy, the Senior Bowl's executive director, tweeted Friday that the Illinois star was voted as the Nation...
Feb 03, 2023
Widdowson back at University of Lethbridge despite massive protest
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Controversial speaker Frances Widdowson made another appearance at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) on Thursday, February 2, 2023, despite a large protest against her views on We...
Feb 03, 2023
Halifax Wanderers sign former CF Montreal homegrown player Tomas Giraldo
Halifax Wanderers have signed teenage midfielder Tomas Giraldo to a one-year contract with club options for 2024 and 2025. Giraldo, who signed with Montreal as a homegrown player in June 2020, was sid...
Feb 03, 2023
Liberals withdraw bill's assault-style firearm definition, promise more consultation
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals have withdrawn an amendment to their gun bill aimed at enshrining a definition of banned assault-style firearms, citing "legitimate concerns" about the need for more cons...
Feb 03, 2023
Authorities: 2 arrested in California shooting that killed 6
VISALIA, Calif. (AP) - Two gang members were arrested early Friday, one after a gunbattle, in the January massacre of six people including a baby at a central California home associated with a rival g...
Feb 03, 2023
Land negotiations unsuccessful for permanent shelter; Red Deer council vows continued search
The City of Red Deer announced on Friday that the most recent site, formally recommended by council and supported by the Province, will not be the future location of the permanent shelter following ne...
Feb 03, 2023
Yukon prospecting plan approval is quashed by First Nation court victory
WHITEHORSE - A Yukon court has quashed government approval for a mining exploration project, siding with a First Nation that argued there was a failure to properly consult it about the project on its ...
Feb 03, 2023