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Groups bring allegations of racism at Canadian Human Rights Commission to global body
OTTAWA - A coalition of federal unions and organizations representing Black workers has filed an international complaint against the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The eight organizations say the b...
Feb 26, 2024

Quebec provincial police arrest 21 allegedly connected to eastern Quebec drug war
Quebec provincial police say they've so far arrested 21 people allegedly connected to a war over drug territory in eastern Quebec between a street gang and the Hells Angels. Sgt. Hlne St-Pierre said m...
Feb 26, 2024

Market Watch: February 23
This week's highlightsAI rally propels global indices to new highsBond yields rise as economic data, FOMC minutes dispel hopes of rate cutsCanada's inflation rate fell to 2.9 per cent in JanuaryStrong...
Feb 26, 2024

Ponoka RCMP and ALERT arrest repeat offender in Ponoka
Following a joint investigation by Ponoka RCMP and ALERT, police say a repeat drug dealer has been arrested, along with the seizure of a variety of drugs and a stolen firearm.On Feb. 22, 2024, Ponoka ...
Feb 26, 2024

Magrath man killed in avalanche near Castle Mountain
An avalanche in southeastern Alberta has resulted in the death of one person.Crowsnest Pass RCMP said it, along with officers from Pincher Creek, were called to an avalanche around 5:52 p.m. on Saturd...
Feb 26, 2024

US couple whose catamaran was hijacked were likely thrown overboard and died, Grenada police say
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - An older U.S. couple whose catamaran was hijacked last week in the Caribbean by three escaped prisoners were likely thrown into the ocean and died, police in Grenada said ...
Feb 26, 2024

Rare case containing coveted Wayne Gretzky rookie cards sells for $3.7M
REGINA - A case of old hockey cards containing the game's Great One has fetched more than $3.7 million after it was uncovered in a Regina home. Heritage Auctions says the winning bidder bought the cas...
Feb 26, 2024

Canada's Shapovalov falls to Andy Murray in first round at Dubai Open
DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates - Canada's Denis Shapovalov has been ousted from the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships, falling 6-4, 7-6 (5), 3-6 to Great Britain's Andy Murray. The Richm...
Feb 26, 2024

More than 70 per cent of people in jails awaiting bail or trial, report says
TORONTO - A new report says the crisis in Canada's bail system has worsened over the last decade, with more people in pre-trial custody and some spending weeks in detention before being released. A re...
Feb 26, 2024

Hungary's parliament ratifies Sweden's NATO accession, clearing the final obstacle to membership
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Hungary's parliament voted Monday to ratify Sweden's bid to join NATO, bringing an end to more than 18 months of delays that have frustrated the alliance as it seeks to expand...
Feb 26, 2024