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Quebec to introduce bill banning cat declawing, other unneeded pet surgeries
MONTREAL - Quebec's agriculture minister plans to introduce a bill banning cat declawing and other unnecessary pet surgeries. In a recent letter to Quebec's government house leader, Andr Lamontagne sa...
Mar 17, 2022
American among civilians killed in Russian attack in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) - The State Department confirmed Thursday that an American citizen was killed in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. The department did not immediately confirm the ide...
Mar 17, 2022
Canucks president Rutherford tests positive for COVID-19, enters NHL's protocol
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks say Jim Rutherford, the team's president of hockey operations, has tested positive for COVID-19. He has entered the NHL's protocol and is working from home during his...
Mar 17, 2022
Ottawa Senators sign forward Philippe Daoust to entry-level contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Philippe Daoust to a three-year, entry-level contract, which will kick in next season. The 20-year-old Daoust was taken in the sixth round, 158th overa...
Mar 17, 2022
Tory leadership hopeful Jean Charest says he wouldn't change Canada's firearms laws
OTTAWA - Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest says he wouldn't change Canada's existing gun laws - including when it comes to a ban on "assault-style" firearms. Charest says in a wide-rangin...
Mar 17, 2022
Major League Soccer rosters draw from 82 countries, with Canada furnishing 46 players
TORONTO - Major League Soccer rosters draw on 82 countries this season, with Canada furnishing 46 players. The league says the Canadian contingent is second only to the 350 players from the U.S. Argen...
Mar 17, 2022
Whitecaps sign defender Tristan Blackmon to contract extension through 2023
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed defender Tristan Blackmon to a contract extension through 2023, with club options for 2024 and 2025, the team announced on Thursday. The 25-year-old Bla...
Mar 17, 2022
Canadiens GM Kent Hughes 'not looking to make a fire sale' following Chiarot trade
BROSSARD, Que. - Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes made two major trades in the last few weeks but dimmed expectations for any blockbuster deals ahead of Monday's trade deadline. While Hu...
Mar 17, 2022
Grande Prairie RCMP seek suspect in theft of vehicles and police gear
Grande Prairie RCMP are searching for a male suspect wanted in relation to the theft of several vehicles, including a police cruiser, as well as an RCMP patrol jacket and high impact weapon.At around ...
Mar 17, 2022
Case of ex-space agency engineer facing breach of trust charge put off until April
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A former Canadian Space Agency engineer's breach of trust case was put off until mid-April during a brief hearing today at a courthouse south of Montreal. Wanping Zheng, 61, a reside...
Mar 17, 2022