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Timeline of events surrounding killing of B.C. temple leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in Parliament Monday that there is "credible" intelligence linking agents of the Indian government to the shooting death of a Sikh temple leader in Surrey, B.C....
Sep 18, 2023
Eby 'deeply disturbed' by CSIS briefing on Nijjar killing in Surrey, B.C.
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's received a briefing from Canada's spy agency about the "assassination" of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and he's "deeply disturbed" by what h...
Sep 18, 2023
Triathlon Canada names Lawrence White as new chief executive officer
VICTORIA - Triathlon Canada named Lawrence White as its new chief executive officer on Monday. The Canmore, Alta., resident served as executive director of the Alpine Club of Canada for the last 15 ye...
Sep 18, 2023
From ice to airwaves: Brooks Bandits unveil new podcast series
BROOKS, AB - They've conquered the ice, clinching three consecutive national championships, and now they're ready to conquer the airwaves with a brand-new podcast.Bandits Weekly presented by Smash Sup...
Sep 18, 2023
Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejected
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities have found a debris field from an F-35 stealth fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after the pilot ejected and parachuted to safety. The debris field w...
Sep 18, 2023
House gives unanimous consent to rubber-stamp bail reform bill, send it to Senate
OTTAWA - The House of Commons has unanimously agreed to adopt the Liberal government's bail-reform bill at all stages and send it to the Senate for review. The decision came on MPs' first day back in ...
Sep 18, 2023
Canadian grocers agree to work to stabilize prices
OTTAWA - The CEOs of five of the country's biggest grocery chains have agreed to work to stabilize food prices after a meeting with the federal government.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Indust...
Sep 18, 2023
Canadian under-17 team to face Brazil as part of preparations for FIFA U-17 World Cup
Canada's under-17 men's team will play South American champion Brazil in a pair of friendlies as part of its preparation for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia later this year. The young Canadians w...
Sep 18, 2023
Blue Jackets executive admits a 'major misstep' in hiring Mike Babcock, who was forced to resign
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Columbus Blue Jackets owners and executives on Monday were contrite over the forced resignation of controversial coach Mike Babcock days before the opening of training camp and e...
Sep 18, 2023
Travelling with Dan: Lethbridge Corn Maze
Welcome to Travelling with Dan. Hitting the road to explore sites on and off the beaten path is a passion of mine and I'd like to share some of my experiences with you.This weekend I went to the Lethb...
Sep 18, 2023