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Justice Michel Shore issues reasons for approving Sixties Scoop settlement
OTTAWA - The federal judge who in May approved an $875-million deal for Sixties Scoop survivors has released his written reasons for the decision, saying the settlement was both fair and in the best i...
Jun 21, 2018

Local Lions clubs celebrate 80 years in central Alberta
Local Lions clubs took some time this month to celebrate 80 years of service to central Albertans. On June 2, the Innisfail, Lacombe and Red Deer Central Lions Clubs gathered for a special luncheon at...
Jun 21, 2018
Abloh's historic debut at Vuitton is a big draw in Paris
PARIS - The debut Louis Vuitton collection by Virgil Abloh, the first African-American to head a major European fashion house, drew stars of all stripes to Paris for his rainbow-themed menswear show. ...
Jun 21, 2018
Father in custody battle can't have Children's Lawyer records, court rules
TORONTO - Forcing a government legal office to turn over a child’s litigation records would undermine the very point of giving children a voice in custody disputes, Ontario’s top court has...
Jun 21, 2018

B.C. Crown says polygamous leader took 15-year-old girl across border for sex
VANCOUVER - A special prosecutor has urged British Columbia’s Court of Appeal to overturn the acquittal of a polygamous leader who was accused of taking a 15-year-old girl across the border for ...
Jun 21, 2018

Islanders hire Trotz as coach fresh off winning Stanley Cup
DALLAS - When Barry Trotz left the Washington Capitals fresh off winning the Stanley Cup, the New York Islanders couldn’t move fast enough to talk to him. Minutes after word circulated that Trot...
Jun 21, 2018

A by-the-numbers look at Canada's beer industry
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is holding consultations over the summer about an updated Canadian definition of beer - what can go in it, sugar content - and new labelling rules for brew...
Jun 21, 2018
Halifax police warn motorists after snapping turtle hit during morning rush hour
Halifax police fear carnage on a busy city highway because of the slowest-moving of creatures: turtles. A snapping turtle was euthanized Thursday after being hit on a roadway separating a busy shoppin...
Jun 21, 2018

Toronto's huge Pride Parade slated for Sunday; police still shut out
Toronto’s unabashedly in-your-face celebration of everything LGBTQ is set to take place on Sunday against a backdrop of nasty recriminations involving the community, police and black citizens, a...
Jun 21, 2018
Michigan State president apologizes for 'kickback' comments
LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State University’s interim president apologized Thursday for an email remark about one of the gymnasts sexually abused by ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar, the latest sign...
Jun 21, 2018