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What is the Sikh separatist movement at centre of the Canada-India dispute?
The shooting death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C., in June has touched off a foreign affairs crisis between Canada and India over the Sikh leader's role in the Khalistan separatism movement. ...
Sep 19, 2023

B.C. human rights commissioner calls out anti-LGBTQ rallies planned across Canada
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, says she is disturbed about "hate-fuelled marches" planned in several communities around the province and across Canada on Wed...
Sep 19, 2023

Zelenskyy: Russia is weaponizing food, energy and children in its war against Ukraine
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told world leaders Tuesday that Russia is "weaponizing" everything from food and energy to abducted children in its war against Ukraine. W...
Sep 19, 2023

N.L. dentist who allowed jail guard to pull teeth from sedated inmate pleads guilty
GANDER, N.L. - A dentist who allowed a Newfoundland and Labrador corrections officer to extract teeth from a sedated inmate has pleaded guilty to assault. The Supreme Court clerk's office says Dr. Lou...
Sep 19, 2023

Lions can become next CFL team to clinch playoff spot
TORONTO - The B.C. Lions have two shots to become the next team to clinch a CFL playoff berth. B.C. (9-4) can cement a post-season berth Friday night with a road win over the Edmonton Elks (4-10). If ...
Sep 19, 2023

Redblacks' Dustin Crum earns top CFL honour roll grade in losing cause
TORONTO - A career-best performance earned Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum a spot on the CFL's honour roll Tuesday. Crum was the top-graded offensive player at 88.7 for his play in Ottawa's h...
Sep 19, 2023

Lethbridge trees in focus as part of new passport program
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new environmental activity has launched in Lethbridge.Wednesday, September 20, 2023 is National Tree Day. To mark the occasion, the Helen Schuler Nature Centre and City of Lethbridg...
Sep 19, 2023

Lions defensive back Edwards Cooper enjoying solid bounce-back season
Jalon Edwards-Cooper has plenty to be thankful for in 2023. The five-foot-11, 175-pound defensive back is back in the B.C. Lions secondary after battling through a foot injury that forced him to miss ...
Sep 19, 2023

Alberta funding research into small modular nuclear reactors
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced funding to study what it hopes will be a growing part of its clean energy strategy.The province will give $7 million to Cenovus Energy for a mult...
Sep 19, 2023

Sacramento prosecutor sues California’s capital city over failure to clean up homeless encampments
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Sacramento prosecutor is suing California's capital city over failure to clean up homeless encampments. Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho says his office asked the city...
Sep 19, 2023