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Coach John Mitchell leaving the U.S. Eagles for South Africa's Bulls
U.S. rugby coach John Mitchell is leaving for South Africa’s Bulls after next month’s World Cup qualifying series against Canada. The New Zealander will take over in July as executive of r...
May 25, 2017
Profiles of some people who have used rehabilitation facilities
POWELL RIVER, B.C. - There exists as much stigma about drug users as about the centres that treat their addictions. Here are a few stories of people who sought treatment for substance abuse, both thei...
May 25, 2017
Weak or non-existent El Nino to contribute to above-normal hurricane season
HALIFAX - Warm water temperatures and a weak or non-existent El Nino will contribute to an above-normal hurricane season this year, the Canadian Hurricane Centre said Thursday. Bob Robichaud, a meteor...
May 25, 2017
Overcoming the stigma around addiction and treatment facilities
POWELL RIVER, B.C. - Dan puts his fork down and smiles as he explains to his three lunch companions what it’s like when people learn he has an addiction. “It’s like that scene from &...
May 25, 2017
Jury chosen for Alberta man accused of killing dad, daughter, woman, in 2015
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The jury has been selected in the trial of an Alberta man accused of killing three people. Derek Saretzky is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Terry Blanchette, who...
May 25, 2017
Put risky ice rescue courses on hold, jury at coroner's inquest into firefighter deaths recommends
TORONTO - Risky ice rescue courses that send firefighters and firefighting students into treacherous, fast-moving currents should be put on hold until they can be performed safely, a coroner’s i...
May 25, 2017
Injured Giovinco back practising with TFC, could return for June 3 game
TORONTO - Sebastian Giovinco is on pace to make a return to the Toronto FC lineup next week. The star striker, who suffered a strained quadriceps muscle against Minnesota United on May 13, practised t...
May 25, 2017
Nova Scotia hospital promises changes after mistakes in dying man's care
HALIFAX - Health authorities will act on recommendations stemming from the case of a Nova Scotia man who languished for six hours in a Halifax ER hallway while dying from pancreatic cancer. Dr. Mark T...
May 25, 2017
Appeal Court blasts judge for failures to give reasons; quashes verdict
TORONTO - Ontario’s top court sharply rebuked a prominent judge on Thursday for repeatedly failing to explain why she had acquitted a man accused of beating and sexually assaulting a woman. In s...
May 25, 2017
NYC boy arrested on attempted murder charges in 4 stabbings
NEW YORK - A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following an afterschool fight near New York City’s Theater District that left four boys with stab wounds. The New York Police Department said Thur...
May 25, 2017