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Family of Montreal man killed while unlawfully jailed wants systemic racism inquiry
MONTREAL - The family of a man who died after an altercation with guards at a Montreal jail while he was being unlawfully detained is demanding an inquiry. Nicous D'Andre Spring, 21, died after being ...
Jan 05, 2023

IIHF president Luc Tardif optimistic about Hockey Canada's future with new board
HALIFAX - International Ice Hockey Federation president Luc Tardif says Hockey Canada's new board of directors should be given a chance to fix the scandal-plagued organization. Speaking ahead of the b...
Jan 05, 2023

Veteran tackle Stanley Bryant signs extension with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Stanley Bryant is staying put. The CFL's outstanding lineman last season signed a one-year extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. The six-foot-five, 313-pound Bryant was slat...
Jan 05, 2023

Province says details on affordability payments coming on Monday
The Alberta government says an announcement is coming Monday about its plan to offer relief as rising costs continue to push budgets to the limit.In a tweet on Wednesday evening, Affordability and Uti...
Jan 05, 2023

In The Rings: Formative steps underway for curling players' association
A new quadrennial has done little to improve the often perplexing elite curling scene. A sport that still clings to amateur roots despite a growing shift to professional status seems stunted by a lack...
Jan 05, 2023

Man's body found near Roxham Road unofficial border crossing in Quebec
MONTREAL - A man has been found dead near an unofficial border crossing south of Montreal that is used by thousands of asylum seekers each year to cross into Canada from the United States. Quebec prov...
Jan 05, 2023

Biden restricting Nicaraguans, Cubans and Haitians at border
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration on Thursday said it would immediately begin turning away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, a major expansion of an...
Jan 05, 2023

More COVID-19 protections available for kids in Alberta
Alberta parents looking to get their children more protection in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will have new options starting today.The province says the Pfizer bivalent vaccine booster - effective ag...
Jan 05, 2023

Putin orders 36-hour weekend cease-fire in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered Moscow's armed forces to hold a 36-hour cease-fire in Ukraine this weekend for the Russian Orthodox Christmas holiday, the Kre...
Jan 05, 2023

Rule requiring negative COVID test before Chinese flights takes effect
VANCOUVER - Airline passengers leaving China, Hong Kong and Macau will have to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test when they enter Canada starting today. The Canadian government announced las...
Jan 05, 2023