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NHLPA votes on investigation into how union handled Kyle Beach's allegations
The NHL Players' Association is considering opening an independent investigation into how it handled allegations of sexual assault brought forward by a Chicago Blackhawks prospect against a former ass...
Nov 01, 2021

Canucks defenceman Travis Hamonic will be double vaccinated 'soon': coach
VANCOUVER - Defenceman Travis Hamonic has returned to the Vancouver Canucks after missing the start of the season due to personal issues. Hamonic, 31, spoke with media Monday after practising with his...
Nov 01, 2021

Jury seated for homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - A jury has been selected for the homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the aspiring police officer who gunned down three people who were out on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, du...
Nov 01, 2021

NDP to ask questions of UCP about pandemic response in legislature Monday night
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley and other members of the Official Opposition have announced that they will ask questions of the Premier and UCP Ministers about their failed COVID-19 pandemic response...
Nov 01, 2021

World Series TV viewers for Braves-Astros up 37% for Game 3
HOUSTON (AP) - Television ratings are up for the World Series along with its return to its usual format with games in each team's city. Atlanta's 2-0 victory over visiting Houston in Game 3 on Friday ...
Nov 01, 2021

NHL concludes Bill Peters investigation, but Akim Aliu's lawyer casts doubt
NEW YORK - The NHL says it has completed its investigation into the conduct of former Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly told reporters on Monday the league has wrapp...
Nov 01, 2021

B.C. applies to remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of drugs
VICTORIA - British Columbia is applying to the federal government to remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Sheila Malcolmson...
Nov 01, 2021

Oklahoma panel recommends governor spare Julius Jones’ life
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Monday recommended that Gov. Kevin Stitt spare the life of Julius Jones, a man who has been on death row while proclaiming his innocence for ...
Nov 01, 2021

Curling focus shifts to Olympic trials now that long qualifying process is complete
An unusual qualification process for the Tim Hortons Canadian Curling Trials is finally complete. The nine-team fields are set for the deepest domestic competition the sport has to offer. A quadrennia...
Nov 01, 2021

Queen urges world leaders at COP26 to 'rise above politics'
LONDON (AP) - Queen Elizabeth II urged world leaders attending the U.N. climate summit to "rise above the politics of the moment," saying in a video message Monday that she hoped they could work toget...
Nov 01, 2021