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Judge compares time inmate with FASD had in Manitoba jail to hell
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba judge says an Indigenous man with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder had a "hellish" time at a correctional facility, where he alleged he was sexually assaulted by other inmates. A ...
Mar 11, 2021
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks. Here's a list of their plans to d...
Mar 11, 2021
Kotkaniemi, Canadiens dominate Vancouver Canucks with 5-1 victory
VANCOUVER - Jesper Kotkaniemi had a goal and an assist Wednesday, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a decisive 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. Corey Perry, Shea Weber, Jeff Petry and Phillip Danau...
Mar 11, 2021
New York congressman urges Biden to consider easing Canada-U.S. border restrictions
WASHINGTON - One Capitol Hill lawmaker is ramping up the pressure on President Joe Biden to begin reopening the Canada-U.S. border. New York congressman Brian Higgins wants the White House to prioriti...
Mar 10, 2021
Leon Draisaitl's three-goal, two-assist night powers Oilers to romp over Senators
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl registered his third-career hat trick as part of five-point night Wednesday in the Edmonton Oilers' 7-1 dismantling of the Ottawa Senators. Connor McDavid added a goal and tw...
Mar 10, 2021
Raptors still missing five players due to health and safety protocols
Toronto all-star Kyle Lowry vows to retire a Raptor.On a night the Raptors announced more bad news -- the continued absence of Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, and two other players because o...
Mar 10, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 10, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 86,900 new vaccinations administered for a total of 2,630...
Mar 10, 2021
Sonny Bill calls an end to famous rugby career that included brief stint with Toronto
Sonny Bill Williams, who wore Wolfpack colours briefly but never made it to Toronto, says he is retiring from rugby to focus on boxing. The 35-year-old former All Black, a star in both rugby union and...
Mar 10, 2021
New recreation opportunities available
March 10, 2021 1:08 PM(Red Deer, Alberta)Registration starts today for two new recreation opportunities - virtual fitness and household facility rentals.While indoor City recreation facilities remain ...
Mar 10, 2021
Next step on Alberta pension plan in spring, but no change without referendum: Kenney
EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney says his government will make a decision this spring on whether to pursue pulling Alberta out of the Canada Pension Plan.But Kenney says even if the United Conservative...
Mar 10, 2021