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Bell cuts put Bill C-18 back in the spotlight as Meta tests blocking news
A bill meant to force big tech companies to compensate Canadian media for news content appearing on their platforms is back in the spotlight amid BCE Inc.'s decision to slash 1,300 positions, includin...
Jun 15, 2023
'Captured and killed': LGBTQ Ukrainians worried about Russia winning war
KYIV, Ukraine - Some LGBTQ Ukrainians say winning the war against Russia is a matter of life and death for many in their community. The Russian parliament passed a law last year banning "propaganda of...
Jun 15, 2023
Global salmon farm company with B.C. ties backs land-based aquaculture in Japan
VICTORIA - The backing of a land-based salmon farm in Japan by a global company with ties to ocean fish farms in British Columbia has Indigenous and conservation groups calling on the federal governme...
Jun 15, 2023
José Berríos takes no-hitter into 7th, Blue Jays beat Orioles 3-1
BALTIMORE (AP) - Jos Berros took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, George Springer homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore 3-1 Wednesday night to end the Orioles' five-game winning streak....
Jun 14, 2023
Australia seeking to stop Russia from building new embassy near Parliament for security reasons
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia's House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday to prevent Russia from building a new embassy near Parliament House on security grounds. Prime Minister Anth...
Jun 14, 2023
Herdman notes competitive advantage Panama has ahead of CONCACAF Nations League clash
On the eve of the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal against Panama, Canada coach John Herdman sounded another warning that help is needed off the field for his team to continue to flourish on it. Herd...
Jun 14, 2023
Nunavut judge rules mandatory minimum for sexual crime violates Charter
IQALUIT, Nunavut - A Nunavut judge has ruled that the mandatory minimum sentence for inviting a person under the age of 16 years to sexual touching violates Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. A ...
Jun 14, 2023
Controversial Conservative bill on violence against pregnant women defeated
OTTAWA - A controversial Conservative private member's bill intended to make violence against pregnant women an aggravating factor during court sentencing was roundly defeated in the House of Commons,...
Jun 14, 2023
Redblacks to host Stampeders on Thursday as both teams look for first win
OTTAWA - It's only the second week of the season and already the Ottawa Redblacks are under pressure to perform. After dropping their season opener 19-12 to the Montreal Alouettes, the Redblacks (0-1-...
Jun 14, 2023
City of Lethbridge unveils 2023 Canada Day plans
LETHBRIDGE, AB -The City of Lethbridge has announced its plans for Canada Day celebrations.July 1, 2023 will see family-friendly activities at Henderson Lake and Galt Gardens.The northeast end of Hend...
Jun 14, 2023