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Alleged Quebec cop killer was on probation, had history of mental health problems
MONTREAL - A Quebec man accused of killing a provincial police officer had a history of mental health issues and had been found not criminally responsible at least five times for past offences. Isaac ...
Mar 29, 2023

Canada coach Bev Priestman names 25 players for April camp and friendly in France
Canada can now boast two Manchester United players on its women's national team roster. Coach Bev Priestman has summoned fullback Jayde Riviere and forward Adriana Leon to her 25-player camp roster fo...
Mar 29, 2023

Unions welcome federal budget promise to cap outsourcing, but fear service cuts
OTTAWA - The federal government says in this year's federal budget that it will begin a new belt-tightening exercise that includes a 15 per cent cut to consulting, travel and other professional servic...
Mar 29, 2023

Fight against toxic mining runoff from Canada persists, say U.S. Indigenous leaders
WASHINGTON - U.S. Indigenous leaders say they aren't about to stop pushing Canada to agree to a bilateral investigation into toxic mining runoff from British Columbia. Representatives from several Ind...
Mar 29, 2023

Montreal mayor denounces vandalism of synagogue defaced with antisemitic graffiti
Montreal Mayor Valrie Plante is expressing her support for the city's Jewish community after a historic synagogue was defaced with antisemitic graffiti. Plante says there's no place in Montreal for di...
Mar 29, 2023

Canucks sign college standout Akito Hirose to entry-level contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed free-agent defenceman Akito Hirose to a one-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Wednesday. Hirose, 23, had four goals and 23 assists in 38 game...
Mar 29, 2023

Atiba Hutchinson hopes to hoist a trophy for Canada before calling it quits
TORONTO - After 20 years of banging the drum for Canada Soccer, Atiba Hutchinson was a natural to lead the Viking Clap in front of the south stand at BMO Field after the Canadian men's 4-1 win over Ho...
Mar 29, 2023

Quebec police conduct anti-drug trafficking raids targeting Hells Angels, Mafia
MONTREAL - Several police forces across Quebec are participating in joint anti-drug trafficking raids across the province targeting members of the Hells Angels and the Mafia. Police say they are condu...
Mar 29, 2023

Green, Jackson taken off Blue Jays Major League roster ahead of season opener
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays took a pair of right-handed pitchers off of their Major League roster ahead of Thursday's season opener in St. Louis. Chad Green was placed on Toronto's 60-day injured ...
Mar 29, 2023

Budget aims for a smoother passenger experience, but 'devil is in the details'
MONTREAL - The federal government has air travel on its radar after laying out plans in its budget to speed up airport security screening and reduce flight delays. Tabled Tuesday by the Liberals follo...
Mar 29, 2023