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Big game trophy hunters among targets of new ban on importing raw ivory into Canada
OTTAWA - Canadian trophy hunters will be barred from bringing home elephant tusks or rhinoceros horns as Canada adopts new trade controls to help stop the critical decline in the animals' populations....
Nov 20, 2023
Two Quebec men charged with violating publication ban on identity of sex-crime victim
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say two men have been charged for allegedly revealing the identity of a woman who was sexually assaulted by a former member of the legislature. Sylvain Fortin, 61, ...
Nov 20, 2023
Transport committee launches probe into accessibility at Canadian airlines
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee is launching an investigation into accessibility at Canadian airlines, with a focus on the country's two largest carriers. Following a motion put forward on Monday b...
Nov 20, 2023
Alberta COVID panel chair urges federal Conservatives to weaponize his findings
EDMONTON - The chair of a taxpayer-funded panel reviewing Alberta's COVID-19 response is urging the federal Conservatives to weaponize his findings against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's governing co...
Nov 20, 2023
Changing Armed Forces policies is slow and labour-intensive, external monitor says
OTTAWA - The military is finalizing a policy change to abolish its definition of sexual misconduct and to use the Criminal Code definition for sexual assault. The change, which is expected to be ready...
Nov 20, 2023
Fate of former RCMP official accused of leaking secrets now in hands of jury
OTTAWA - The fate of Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP official accused of leaking secrets, is now in the hands of a jury. The 12 jurors retired Monday to consider a verdict after Ontario Superior Cour...
Nov 20, 2023
Avs defenceman Makar, Leafs winger Nylander, Pens captain Crosby named NHL's 3 stars
NEW YORK - Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar, Toronto Maple Leafs right-wing William Nylander and Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Mak...
Nov 20, 2023
Boston Bruins forward Lucic to be arraigned on assault charge after wife called police to their home
BOSTON (AP) - Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic is scheduled to be arraigned on an assault charge in connection with his arrest this weekend after his wife called police to their home and said he trie...
Nov 20, 2023
Boston Bruins forward Lucic to be arraigned on assault charge after wife called police to their home
BOSTON (AP) - Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic is scheduled to be arraigned on an assault charge in connection with his arrest this weekend after his wife called police to their home and said he trie...
Nov 20, 2023
Alberta announces funds for rural seniors to escape elder abuse
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta said more needs to be done to protect the victims of elder abuse.Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon announced $3.3 million in add...
Nov 20, 2023