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Some universities cancel in-person exams after rise in COVID-19 cases
Some universities are adjusting their plans for end-of-semester exams in response to the rise in COVID-19 cases. The University of Victoria in British Columbia will not be holding any further in-perso...
Dec 13, 2021
USA Gymnastics, USOPC reach $380M settlement with victims
The legal wrangling between USA Gymnastics and the victims of sexual abuse by former national team doctor Larry Nassar, among others, is over. The fight for substantive change within the sport's natio...
Dec 13, 2021
USA Gymnastics, USOPC reach $380M settlement with victims
The legal wrangling between USA Gymnastics and the victims of sexual abuse by former national team doctor Larry Nassar, among others, is over. The fight for substantive change within the sport's natio...
Dec 13, 2021
New president Jim Rutherford embracing challenge of revamping Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Veteran NHL executive Jim Rutherford says he knows taking over the Vancouver Canucks will be a challenge, but he also sees it as a special opportunity. Rutherford was named president of th...
Dec 13, 2021
B.C. government lifting 30-litre limit on gas for general public on Tuesday
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is lifting a restriction on gasoline for the general public that was put in place after flooding and landslides cut off supply. Public Safety Minister Mike F...
Dec 13, 2021
Chauvin expected to plead guilty in Floyd civil rights case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin appears to be on the verge of pleading guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights. A federal docket entry on Monday showed that ...
Dec 13, 2021
Sentencing next month for woman charged in beating, kidnapping and robbery incident
Sentencing is due to take place next month for one of three people charged in a kidnapping, robbery and assault incident in central Alberta last year.Amber Loretta Knickle, 22, is scheduled for senten...
Dec 13, 2021
No troops disciplined in US strike killing Afghan civilians
WASHINGTON (AP) - No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday. Officials said...
Dec 13, 2021
Quebec restores some government websites taken down due to software vulnerability
MONTREAL - Some Quebec government websites taken down Sunday due to a massive software vulnerability are back online. The websites of power utility Hydro-Qubec and the Health Department were restored ...
Dec 13, 2021
Ottawa to include $40B in fiscal update to cover compensation for First Nations kids
OTTAWA - The federal government has set aside $40 billion to compensate First Nations children and undertake long-term reforms to the child-welfare system. Two sources, who spoke to The Canadian Press...
Dec 13, 2021