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Polish far-right lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candle in parliament
A far-right lawmaker in the Polish parliament used a fire extinguisher on Tuesday and put out a candle on a menorah that was lit for the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. All major political forces quickly den...
Dec 12, 2023
Rights boss starts inquiry into Vancouver police media restrictions at camp removal
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Human Rights Commissioner has launched an inquiry into police restrictions on media covering the decampment in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside in April. Kasari Govender sa...
Dec 12, 2023
Revealing allegations on Nijjar death meant to 'put a chill' on India, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he chose to reveal a possible link between the Indian government and the killing of a Canadian to "put a chill" on India amid concerns in the Sikh community...
Dec 12, 2023
Minister mum on confidence in CBC head, says work to find successor begins next year
OTTAWA - Heritage Minister Pascale St. Onge says the government will convene a committee early in the new year to begin searching for a new head of CBC/Radio-Canada. The mandate of the public broadcas...
Dec 12, 2023
CF Montreal acquires defender Ruan, $500K from D.C. United for Aaron Herrera
MONTREAL - CF Montreal acquired defender Ruan and US$500,000 in 2024 general allocation money from D.C. United in exchange for defender Aaron Herrera on Tuesday. Ruan had six assists in 24 appearances...
Dec 12, 2023
Canadian defender Zorhan Bassong signs with Sporting Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Sporting Kansas City has signed Canadian international defender Zorhan Bassong for the 2024 MLS season with club options for 2025 and 2026. The 24-year-old left back, who was born i...
Dec 12, 2023
An MLS first as former player Ricketts adds esports gaming role to Whitecaps duties
An avid video gamer, former Canadian international Tosaint Ricketts grew up playing "Metal Gear Solid," "Call of Duty," and "Fortnite" among other titles. "I never really loved playing sports games gr...
Dec 12, 2023
Lyon rewards Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles with loan extension
LYON, France - Lyon is extending its loan of Vanessa Gilles, ensuring the Canadian international defender stays with the French powerhouse through June 2025. The 27-year-old from Ottawa joined Lyon on...
Dec 12, 2023
Quebec cold case: Man faces first-degree murder charge in young girl's 1994 killing
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say they've arrested a 61-year-old prison inmate in the killing of a young girl in a Montreal suburb nearly three decades ago. Investigators say Ral Courtemanche, d...
Dec 12, 2023
Harvard president remains leader of Ivy League school following backlash on antisemitism testimony
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) - Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism, the universi...
Dec 12, 2023