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After trading first-round pick last season, Raptors ready for 33rd pick in NBA draft
TORONTO - Settling into his seat on the podium at the Toronto Raptors' pre-draft media availability Tuesday, general manager Bobby Webster couldn't help but open with a quip. "It's not like having the...
Jun 21, 2022
Green interim leader warns far right is wooing Canadians who feel left behind
OTTAWA - The interim leader of the Green Party is warning that the far right in Canada is gaining strength from people who are completely frustrated and feel they no longer lead meaningful lives. Amit...
Jun 21, 2022
Long waits outside Montreal passport office, police called due to size of crowd
MONTREAL - The federal minister responsible for Passport Canada is calling the situation at a Montreal passport office unacceptable. Families Minister Karina Gould says senior managers are on the grou...
Jun 21, 2022
Edmonton Oilers sign head coach Woodcroft to three-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed head coach Jay Woodcroft to a three-year contract extension, rewarding him for leading the team to the NHL Western Conference final. The Oilers named Woodcro...
Jun 21, 2022
Former Lions, Roughriders kicker Paul McCallum gets Hall of Fame nod
VANCOUVER - Paul McCallum's voice caught in his throat as he recalled the moment he learned about his induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. It wasn't reflecting on his 24-season CFL caree...
Jun 21, 2022
Sergeant-at-arms 'flabbergasted' at Ottawa police inaction on harassment amid convoy
OTTAWA - The sergeant-at-arms for the House of Commons says he was "flabbergasted" at how the Ottawa police allowed the harassment of members of Parliament and staffers to go on during the protests ag...
Jun 21, 2022
All Elite Wrestling preparing for debut of live events in Canada
TORONTO - It's not a matter of if All Elite Wrestling is coming to Canada, it's a question of when. President and co-owner Tony Khan said on Tuesday that he's eager to start promoting live events outs...
Jun 21, 2022
MPs agree to expedite passage of 'extreme intoxication' bill in House of Commons
The Liberal government has moved to expedite its "extreme intoxication" bill in the House of Commons with a unanimous consent motion. Members of Parliament unanimously agreed today to pass Bill C-28 b...
Jun 21, 2022
Errors and omissions revealed in RCMP statements after Nova Scotia mass shooting
HALIFAX - In the days following the mass shooting that left 22 people dead in Nova Scotia, the RCMP's statements to the public were riddled with mistakes, confusion and omissions, a newly released rep...
Jun 21, 2022
Defence chief Gen. Wayne Eyre reviewing vaccine requirement for Canadian Armed Forces
OTTAWA - Defence chief Gen. Wayne Eyre is reviewing the Canadian military's COVID-19 vaccine mandate after a similar requirement for most other federal employees was suspended on Monday. The Departmen...
Jun 21, 2022