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Quebec reports steep rise in organ donations after medical aid in dying legalized
MONTREAL - Quebec is reporting a tripling of the number of organ donors in the last five years, including a major jump last year in donations through medical aid in dying. Transplant Qubec says it rec...
Feb 08, 2023
Canadian soccer player describes the horror of the earthquake in Turkey
Canadian soccer player Sam Adekugbe is one of the lucky ones. He managed to escape earthquake-ravaged Antakya in Turkey. Some of his teammates and staff at his club Hatayspor are still missing. The 28...
Feb 08, 2023
After a week of uncertainty, Selena Njegovan confirms she'll be on site at Scotties
After almost a week of uncertainty about event accessibility due to her pregnancy leave, Team Lawes vice Selena Njegovan has confirmed she plans to attend the Canadian women's curling championship. Bo...
Feb 08, 2023
Walmart shooting suspect pleads guilty to federal charges
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - A Texas man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of killing nearly two dozen people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart, changing his plea weeks after th...
Feb 08, 2023
Bail set for 'Dances With Wolves' actor as Canadian police apply for more charges
Bail has been set at $300,000 for a former actor in the movie "Dances With Wolves" who is facing eight sex-related charges in Nevada as police in Canada say more complainants there have come forward. ...
Feb 08, 2023
Canadian soccer player describes the horror of the earthquake in Turkey
Canadian soccer player Sam Adekugbe was one of the lucky ones. He managed to escape earthquake-ravaged Antakya in Turkey. Some of his teammates and staff at his club Hatayspor are still missing. The 2...
Feb 08, 2023
After a season on loan in the CPL, defender Luke Singh looks to stick with Toronto FC
After being thrown into the deep end with Toronto FC in 2021, defender Luke Singh found himself facing different challenges last season on loan with FC Edmonton. And while he relished the opportunity ...
Feb 08, 2023
Keep Canada's doors open to Ukrainians, refugee groups urge Ottawa
OTTAWA - Humanitarian groups that have been supporting Ukrainian refugees are calling on Ottawa to extend a special immigration program that allows people fleeing Ukraine to temporarily live, work and...
Feb 08, 2023
Lethbridge man sentenced to 12 years in connection to sexual assaults
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 36-year-old Lethbridge man has learned his fate after being convicted of committing a series of sexual assaults.In Lethbridge Provincial Court on Monday, February 6, 2023, Sohil Bin...
Feb 08, 2023
Ealey: Historic Super Bowl matchup is between two good QBs 'who happen to be Black'
Long before there was Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Doug Williams or even Warren Moon, there was Chuck Ealey. When Mahomes and Hurts lead the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, respectively, ...
Feb 08, 2023