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Indigenous leaders to meet with Pope Francis seeking apology for residential schools
OTTAWA - A delegation of Indigenous leaders will visit the Vatican later this year to press for a papal apology for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. The Canadian Conference of Cathol...
Jun 29, 2021

Royal B.C. Museum chairman apologizes after report finds racism, offensive exhibits
VICTORIA - The chairman of the Royal British Columbia Museum is apologizing to an Indigenous whistleblower after a report cited acts of racism and discrimination at the facility in Victoria. The repor...
Jun 29, 2021

Ottawa to close 60 per cent of commercial salmon fisheries to conserve stocks
VANCOUVER - The federal government says it will close several commercial Pacific salmon fisheries in British Columbia and Yukon beginning this season to conserve fish stocks that are on the "verge of ...
Jun 29, 2021

NHL, CFL prize packs added to Alberta's vaccine lottery
A new draw that includes NHL and CFL prize packages has been added to the province's Open for Summer Lottery.Every Albertan who has their first dose and registers for the Open for Summer Lottery by Ju...
Jun 29, 2021

Canadiens confident of quick recovery following Game 1 loss in Stanley Cup final
TAMPA, Fla. - For the sake of the Montreal Canadiens and their Stanley Cup aspirations, here's hoping that for once, what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas. Monday's 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lig...
Jun 29, 2021

England beats Germany 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals
LONDON - LEngland is unburdened by the weight of agonizing history: Germany has finally been beaten in a tournament again. No need to endure more penalty heartache or disallowed goals this time. Just ...
Jun 29, 2021

Olivia and Noah remain Alberta's most popular baby names
Olivia continued a record streak as the most popular baby girl's name in Alberta in 2020 while Noah remained in the top spot for baby boys.Alberta families welcomed 49,030 babies in 2020 - 25,160 boys...
Jun 29, 2021

Canadian Denis Shapovalov advances to second round at Wimbledon
LONDON - Canada's Denis Shapovalov is heading to the second round at Wimbledon. The No. 10 seed, from Richmond Hill, Ont., beat Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in a first-round...
Jun 29, 2021

Montreal Canadiens ask Quebec government to increase arena capacity to 50 per cent
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens say they're asking the province for permission to allow 10,500 fans to attend upcoming playoff games in Montreal, up from 3,500. France Margaret Blanger, the team's e...
Jun 29, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays add reliever, outfielder in trade with Miami Marlins
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired help for their struggling bullpen and also added an outfield bat. Toronto landed right-hander Adam Cimber and outfielder Corey Dickerson in a trade with t...
Jun 29, 2021