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Federal justice minister orders new trial for two men convicted of murder in 1974
OTTAWA - Justice Minister David Lametti is ordering a new trial for two Indigenous men who were convicted of murder by an all-white jury nearly 50 years ago. Brian Anderson and Allan Woodhouse were se...
Jun 22, 2023
Canada coach optimistic that a deal can be done in time on World Cup remuneration
Canada coach Bev Priestman is optimistic a deal with the women's team on World Cup remuneration can be wrapped up ahead of the tournament. "I know that both parties want that," Priestman told The Cana...
Jun 22, 2023
Montreal police chief rejects street check moratorium despite racial profiling data
Montreal's police chief is refusing to impose a moratorium on street checks despite a second independent report concluding that racialized people are disproportionately targeted by the practice. Fady ...
Jun 22, 2023
Former Canada captain Scott Arfield comes to MLS, signing with Charlotte FC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Former Canada captain Scott Arfield has signed with Charlotte FC. The 34-year-old midfielder arrives from Glasgow Rangers, which he joined from England's Burnley in May 2018 as the f...
Jun 22, 2023
Ottawa, First Nation sign procurement framework agreement for Giant Mine
YELLOWKNIFE - The federal government and Yellowknives Dene First Nation have signed a procurement framework agreement for the cleanup of Giant Mine, one of Canada's most contaminated sites. Ottawa say...
Jun 22, 2023
'Hugo is fine': RCMP say Richmond, B.C., resident harassed over false cruelty claim
RICHMOND, B.C. - Police in Metro Vancouver are telling the public to leave a pet owner and their dog Hugo alone after the resident was "mercilessly harassed" over unfounded claims of animal abuse. A s...
Jun 22, 2023
Town of Ponoka partners with Stampede Association to host Canada Day Fireworks
The Town of Ponoka has announced that they will once again be partnering with the Ponoka Stampede and Exhibition Association this year to host a Canada Day fireworks display on July 1.Town officials s...
Jun 22, 2023
Governments of Alberta and Canada launch funding program for beekeepers hit by losses
The Government of Alberta has announced a partnership with the Government of Canada that they say will help beekeepers hit hard by extreme cold and varroa mites.Officials claim Alberta is Canada's big...
Jun 22, 2023
Group promoting plant-based eating wants a new name for Macon Bacon baseball team
MACON, Ga. (AP) - A doctors' group that promotes plant-based eating and animal rights is makin' a fuss over the Macon Bacon baseball team. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has sent a ...
Jun 22, 2023
Winter cold snap in B.C. cut 2023 grape crop by up to 56 per cent: growers
KELOWNA, B.C. - Wine growers in British Columbia are calculating their losses from a bitter cold snap in the province last winter that has devastated vineyards. Industry representatives are at a Kelow...
Jun 22, 2023