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Temple leader who supported separate Sikh state is shot dead in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. - The president of a Sikh gurdwara who was accused of murder and terrorism in India has been shot dead outside his temple in Surrey, British Columbia. The general secretary of the Guru Na...
Jun 19, 2023
Police investigation into 2018 Canada junior team questioned at parliamentary hearing
OTTAWA - The handling of the investigation into sexual assault allegations made against the 2018 Canadian junior hockey team was questioned at a parliamentary committee on Monday. Judge Rosemarie Aqui...
Jun 19, 2023
Indigenous artist's design chosen for Afghan war monument
OTTAWA - Veterans of the war in Afghanistan were influential in choosing the final design for a monument that will memorialize Canada's contributions in the conflict. Artist Adrian Stimson, a member o...
Jun 19, 2023
Judge in Larry Nassar case calls on Canada for athlete protection at hearing
OTTAWA - The judge who sentenced former U.S. gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar says Canada has an opportunity to be a world leader when it comes to protecting children and youth in sports. Judge Rosemari...
Jun 19, 2023
Fire situation eases slightly, but risks remain as more than 400 wildfires still burn
OTTAWA - More than 200 wildfires are still burning out of control in Canada this morning as the country's record-setting forest fire season continues to raze thousands of square kilometres every day. ...
Jun 19, 2023
Parti Québécois refuses invite to Fête nationale concert to protest choice of host
QUEBEC - The Parti Qubcois have turned down an invitation to address the crowd at a major concert marking the province's national holiday in protest over the choice of host. Party spokeswoman Mganne P...
Jun 19, 2023
Most residents of northern Quebec town return after wildfire threat, but risks remain
LEBEL-SUR-QUVILLON, Que. - The mayor of a northern Quebec town says firefighters are making progress combating a nearby forest fire. But Guy Lafrenire says residents should be prepared if a new evacua...
Jun 19, 2023
Canada's Denis Shapovalov wins opener at Terra Wortmann Open
HALLE, Germany - Canada's Denis Shapovalov defeated South Africa's Lloyd Harris 7-6 (1), 6-4 in first-round play Monday at the Terra Wortmann Open. The unseeded Shapovalov, who rose two spots to No. 2...
Jun 19, 2023
Canada sanctions judges of Iran's Revolutionary Courts over human-rights violations
OTTAWA - Canada has levied sanctions against seven Iranian officials, citing their role in gross and systematic human-rights violations in the country's criminal justice system. Global Affairs Canada ...
Jun 19, 2023
Davies, David among big names missing from Canada's Gold Cup roster
Canada will be without some big names for its Gold Cup campaign. Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, Alistair Johnston, Atiba Hutchinson and Ismael Kone will not make the tran...
Jun 19, 2023