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N.S. killer's abuse of spouse had roots going back generations, inquiry hears
HALIFAX - Domestic violence extended back generations in the family of the man who carried out the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia, a document released Monday by a public inquiry reveals. The summar...
Jul 11, 2022
'Star power': Federal politicians use Calgary Stampede to lasso support from voters
CALGARY, AB - There's more to the Calgary Stampede than a rodeo, cowboy hats, and horses - it's also a major opportunity for politicians. Regardless of their political stripes, they ride into the city...
Jul 11, 2022
St. Andrews still packs appeal and a test through centuries
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) - Jack Nicklaus posed atop the Swilcan Bridge, birdied the last hole he ever played in a major championship and had no intention of ever returning to St. Andrews, not wantin...
Jul 11, 2022
Federer unranked for 1st time in 25 years; Djokovic to No. 7
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Roger Federer dropped out of the ATP rankings entirely for the first time in a quarter-century on Monday, while Novak Djokovic slid four spots to No. 7 a day after winning Wi...
Jul 11, 2022
State Dept. backs up Canada's decision to return Nord Stream 1 turbines to Germany
WASHINGTON - The federal government has found a powerful supporter for its decision to allow a natural gas pipeline between Russia and Europe to resume operations. The U.S. State Department says it ba...
Jul 11, 2022
Six things to watch during Biden's trip to the Middle East
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden will confront a kaleidoscope of challenges when he travels to the Middle East this week, his first trip there since taking office. With the American wars in Iraq ...
Jul 11, 2022
Notorious Hells Angel Maurice (Mom) Boucher, jailed for killing 2 prison guards, dies
MONTREAL - Maurice (Mom) Boucher, the former Quebec biker boss imprisoned for murdering two prison guards, has died at age 69. Correctional Service Canada says Boucher died of apparent natural causes ...
Jul 11, 2022
Wade Redden rejoins Ottawa Senators as development coach
OTTAWA - Former Ottawa Senators defenceman Wade Redden is back with the team as a player development coach. The Senators said Monday that Redden would join the team at its annual development camp, whi...
Jul 11, 2022
Patrick Brown says no decision to seek re-election in Brampton until family consulted
OTTAWA - A spokesman for disqualified Conservative leadership candidate Patrick Brown says he won't be making any decisions about running for re-election as a Greater-Toronto-Area mayor until he has t...
Jul 11, 2022
Survey suggests Canadians stance on free speech is swayed by their political views
A new survey suggests there is a strong relationship between a person's political perspective and their views on free speech in Canada. Respondents who lean right were more likely to believe there sho...
Jul 11, 2022