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Bettman apologizes to Beach, defends response in wake of sexual assault allegations
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came under fire Monday as he defended the league's response to last week's release of a damning report into how the Chicago Blackhawks handled sexual assault allegations ...
Nov 01, 2021
Judge temporarily halts road project near Montreal due to endangered frog
MONTREAL - A Quebec environmental group attempting to block a road construction project south of Montreal that it says would damage the habitat of an endangered frog says it's pleased with a recent co...
Nov 01, 2021
Alberta government, Opposition say the province should be consulted on emissions caps
EDMONTON - Alberta politicians are warning the federal Liberal government that caps on greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas will have to be set in consultation with the province. Both Premier Jas...
Nov 01, 2021
Purple ribbons, memorial walk begin Family Violence Prevention Month
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The tying of ribbons to trees and light poles in downtown during the Seventh Annual Memorial Walk signifies the beginning of Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta.Natasha Carv...
Nov 01, 2021
NHL suspends Canadiens forward Paquette two games for boarding
NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended Montreal Canadiens forward Cedric Paquette two games without pay for boarding Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras. The incident occurred in the first period of the Duc...
Nov 01, 2021
Bettman apologizes to Beach, defends NHL in wake of sexual assault allegations
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman publicly apologized to Kyle Beach for what the former Chicago Blackhawks prospect has been through after the player said he was sexually assaulted by an assistant coach i...
Nov 01, 2021
Hydro-Québec project facing 'green' opposition in Maine ahead of Tuesday's referendum
AUGUSTA, Maine - A plan to export hydroelectricity from Quebec to Massachusetts is facing opposition from environmental groups in Maine - where a 233-kilometre transmission line would be built - despi...
Nov 01, 2021
EXPLAINER: Why frustrated Saudi is lashing out at Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) - A televised remark by a game show host turned Cabinet minister in Lebanon about the war in Yemen has taken the country's crisis with Saudi Arabia to new depths. Anger over George Kordahi...
Nov 01, 2021
Mandatory vaccination rule extended to staff, visitors to Senate workplaces
OTTAWA - Anyone wanting access to workplaces in Canada's Senate will need to be fully immunized against COVID-19. The Senate's internal economy committee has announced a mandatory vaccination rule for...
Nov 01, 2021
Canadian entrepreneur Fred Pye hopes his SailGP entry will help grow the sport
A longtime sailing enthusiast, Canadian entrepreneur Fred Pye is looking to grow the sport by having a Canada entry make its mark on water. Canada and Switzerland join the SailGP circuit next year, wi...
Nov 01, 2021