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Quebec premier says last week's debates on racism lacked compassion for First Nations
Quebec Premier Franois Legault is accepting responsibility for the lack of compassion and solidarity toward Indigenous Peoples last week involving himself and the opposition. Legault said today on Fac...
Oct 4, 2021
No need for federal involvement in Alberta coal mine review, First Nation says
An Alberta First Nation says it continues to doubt the need for a federal environmental review of a proposed thermal coal mine expansion in the province. And the Ermineskin band from central Alberta s...
Oct 4, 2021
Canada sharing data with countries who don't accept mixed-dose travellers
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada says it's working with other governments still dubious about allowing Canadians with mixed vaccines to travel across their borders without quarantining. Sev...
Oct 4, 2021
Supreme Court asked to rule on protracted battle over military judges' independence
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court is being asked to determine whether Canada's military judges are truly independent. The request represents the latest - and possibly last - twist in a landmark legal battle ...
Oct 4, 2021
Fernandez, Marino, Dabrowski and Abanda named to Canada's Billie Jean King Cup team
MONTREAL - U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez will lead Canada's team into the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup women's international tennis tournament. Fernandez, ranked 29th in the world, reached...
Oct 4, 2021
U.S. prosecutors recommend former Manitoba reservist get 25-year sentence
Prosecutors in the United States are recommending a former Canadian Armed Forces reservist from Manitoba be sentenced to 25 years behind bars. Patrik Mathews, who is 28, pleaded guilty earlier to this...
Oct 4, 2021
Alistair Johnston, Nichelle Prince honoured as Canada Soccer's players of the month
TORONTO - Alistair Johnston and Nichelle Prince have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for September. Johnston was one of three who played every minute of Canada's three World Cup qualif...
Oct 4, 2021
Crosby, McDavid, Pietrangelo named to Canada's team for Beijing Olympics
Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Alex Pietrangelo have been named to Canada men's hockey team for the Beijing Olympics. General manager Doug Armstrong confirmed the news in an interview with the NHL'...
Oct 4, 2021
Federal government could push provinces on vaccine mandate for workers, document says
OTTAWA - Senior federal officials were told in the spring that the government could make it mandatory for all workers nationwide to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Trudeau Liberals have promised to ...
Oct 4, 2021
More than a dozen schools close in New Brunswick as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
FREDERICTON - Another sharp jump in the number of COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick is forcing more than a dozen schools to close. The growing number of closures follows reports on the weekend indicatin...
Oct 4, 2021