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Foreign interference inquiry hearing some federal evidence behind closed doors
OTTAWA - The head of an inquiry into foreign interference has agreed to a federal request to present some evidence behind closed doors. In a new decision, commissioner Marie-Jose Hogue says she is sat...
Mar 04, 2024
UN envoy says 'reasonable grounds' to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct. 7
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict said in a new report Monday that there are "reasonable grounds" to believe Hamas committed rape, "sexualized torture," and ...
Mar 04, 2024
Nashville Predators sign Tommy Novak to a 3-year extension worth $10.5 million
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators don't appear likely to be sellers at the NHL trade deadline, and they took an important step toward at least standing pat in their playoff pursuit by ex...
Mar 04, 2024
Eagles center Jason Kelce retires after 13 NFL seasons and 1 Super Bowl ring
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jason Kelce has retired after 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. The 36-year-old Kelce officially called it quits Monday at the Eagles' NovaCare Complex, ending a career in w...
Mar 04, 2024
Defenceman Josi, Montour, Morrissey named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Defenceman swept the latest NHL player of the week awards, with Nashville's Roman Josi, Florida's Brandon Montour and Winnipeg's Josh Morrissey earning honours. Josi had three goals and fou...
Mar 04, 2024
Pope Francis names former judge to investigate Quebec cardinal facing sex allegations
MONTREAL - Pope Francis has named a retired Quebec Superior Court judge to investigate allegations of sexual touching against a senior leader of the province's Roman Catholic Church. In a Feb. 8 manda...
Mar 04, 2024
Eagles center Jason Kelce retires after 13 NFL seasons and 1 Super Bowl ring
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jason Kelce has retired after 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. The 36-year-old Kelce officially called it quits Monday at the Eagles' NovaCare Complex, ending a career in w...
Mar 04, 2024
Ottawa says its housing deals with cities will build 750,000 homes in the next decade
OTTAWA - The Liberal government says it has reached 179 housing agreements with municipalities that will help build 750,000 homes over the next decade. Housing Minister Sean Fraser says the federal go...
Mar 04, 2024
Quebec health officials report 10 cases of measles in Montreal area, confirm community spread
MONTREAL - Quebec public health officials say the Montreal area has become the epicentre of measles cases in Canada. Officials have confirmed there is community spread of the virus in and around the c...
Mar 04, 2024
Survey finds 25% of Canadians think discrimination is a problem in sports
One-quarter of respondents polled last year felt that racism and discrimination were problems in community sports in the country, according to a survey published Monday by Statistics Canada. Eighteen ...
Mar 04, 2024