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Quebec appeals court overturns sex assault acquittal because ruling relied on 'myths'
MONTREAL - The Quebec Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial in a sexual assault case after concluding that the lower court judge based his ruling on "myths, prejudices or generalizations." The recen...
Oct 14, 2022
Report shows how pervasive poverty is in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge service providers have taken a deeper look into poverty and are making recommendations on how to address the issue.A new report, titled, "2022 Lethbridge Child and Family P...
Oct 14, 2022
Even without QB Collaros, Winnipeg Blue Bombers present challenge for B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers may be swapping their lineup this week, but the B.C. Lions know they're still in for a tough test against the CFL's top team. With first spot in the West locked u...
Oct 14, 2022
Elmore looks to reclaim Canadian record at Toronto Marathon
TORONTO - Malindi Elmore has had the Canadian marathon championships in Toronto on her bucket list since 2012, when she first "came up with this crazy idea of running marathons." Elmore will make her ...
Oct 14, 2022
Absence of former CFL running back in person delays sentencing hearing for voyeurism
CALGARY - The sentencing hearing for a former CFL running back who pleaded guilty to voyeurism after he filmed a consensual sexual encounter without the woman's permission has been delayed because he ...
Oct 14, 2022
Absence of former CFL running back in person delays sentencing hearing for voyeurism
CALGARY - The sentencing hearing for a former CFL running back who pleaded guilty to voyeurism after he filmed a consensual sexual encounter without the woman's permission has been delayed because he ...
Oct 14, 2022
Quebec youth care agency not serious about fighting racism: Indigenous advocate
MONTREAL - An advocate for Indigenous people says a Montreal-based child and family services agency isn't serious about improving care for Indigenous youth. Nakuset, director of the Native Women's She...
Oct 14, 2022
Canadian pro fisher Cooper Gallant qualifies to compete on Elite Series in 2023
For the first time this year, Cooper Gallant will fish totally for fun. There'll be no pressure on the 24-year-old Bowmanville, Ont., native at the season-ending Bassmaster Central Open event that beg...
Oct 14, 2022
After worst-to-first season, Atletico Ottawa hopes to make mark in CPL playoffs
Atletico Ottawa continues its worst-to-first season Saturday with its first visit to the Canadian Premier League playoffs, taking on defending champion Pacific FC on Vancouver Island in semifinal play...
Oct 14, 2022
Canada leading, not lagging, global green energy transition, but more to do: Freeland
WASHINGTON - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada is leading, not lagging, the global shift towards green energy in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Earlier this week, Freeland...
Oct 14, 2022