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NDP MP calls on Boissonnault to resign over false claims to Indigenous identity
OTTAWA - A Mtis member of Parliament is calling on the employment minister to resign over what he calls harmful false claims to Indigenous ancestry. Randy Boissonnault, who had said his great-grandmot...
Nov 19, 2024
RDPSD launches new program to combat discrimination and bullying
The Red Deer Public School Division has launched a new program to help prevent discrimination and bullying.The WITS program, which promotes inclusivity, will be introduced to students in Kindergarten ...
Nov 19, 2024
With Trump headed to White House, Canada has its eyes on Chinese investment in Mexico
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she shares the "legitimate" concerns of U.S. officials about Mexico becoming a back door for China to wedge its way into the North American tradin...
Nov 19, 2024
Gerardo 'Tata' Martino stepping down as coach of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, AP source says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Gerardo "Tata" Martino, who guided Inter Miami to the best regular season record in Major League Soccer history this season, is resigning as coach of the club, a person wi...
Nov 19, 2024
Edmonton Oilers claim forward Kasperi Kapanen off waivers from St. Louis Blues
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers claimed forward Kasperi Kapanen off waivers from the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. The 28-year-old right-winger had one goal in 10 games with the Blues this season. Kapane...
Nov 19, 2024
Sex abuse case: Judge orders seizure of homes belonging to billionaire Robert Miller
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has ordered the seizure of two Montreal-area residences belonging to billionaire Robert Miller, at the request of four women who have filed civil lawsuits alle...
Nov 19, 2024
Motion to declare homelessness state of emergency fails to pass at Montreal council
MONTREAL - Montreal's city council has voted down a motion brought by a pair of Independent city councillors seeking to have a state of emergency declared over the city's homelessness situation. Mayor...
Nov 19, 2024
Vancouver Canucks centre J.T. Miller takes indefinite leave for 'personal reasons'
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Canucks centre J.T. Miller is taking an indefinite leave from the team for "personal reasons." General manager Patrik Allvin announced the news in a statement Tuesday, saying the...
Nov 19, 2024
Quebec politician offers mea culpa for comments on racism in provincial legislature
MONTREAL - A Quebec legislature member says he doesn't think his colleagues at the national assembly are racist, as his party prepares to face criticism from all sides for controversial comments he ma...
Nov 19, 2024
Argos celebrate Grey Cup title with energetic fan rally at Maple Leaf Square
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts celebrated their latest Grey Cup win with an energetic, occasionally messy fan rally on Tuesday. Champagne flowed liberally as players from the CFL championship team to...
Nov 19, 2024