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Audio documentary delves into dark Cold War chapter of Canada's LGBT purge
OTTAWA - Several senior officials convened quietly in the Privy Council committee room on a Wednesday afternoon in August 1961 to discuss a troublesome issue. The group was considering a planned resea...
Jun 01, 2024
Is carbon pricing a politically feasible climate policy? Research says maybe not
OTTAWA - It was supposed to do the heavy lifting for Canada's greenhouse gas emissions targets. And it was supposed to remain a major part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's legacy, both at home and a...
Jun 01, 2024
Vancouver synagogue holding service after arson attack
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver synagogue is set to hold its first service after an arson attack charred the building's front door and left the Jewish community shaken. Rabbi Andrew Rosenblatt says he anticip...
Jun 01, 2024
B.C. Lions close out pre-season with dominant 26-9 victory over Edmonton Elks
VANCOUVER - Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 116 yards and a touchdown and his B.C. Lions closed their pre-season with a decisive 26-9 win over the Edmonton Elks on Friday. Adams - B.C.'s starting quarterba...
May 31, 2024
Fair paces Stamps to 31-10 pre-season win over Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Campbell Fair's five field goals lifted the Calgary Stampeders to a 31-10 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in CFL pre-season action Friday. Running backs Peyton Logan and LeVante Bell...
May 31, 2024
Schneider's two-run walkoff homer in 14th inning gives Jays a 5-3 win over Pirates
TORONTO - Davis Schneider hit a two-run homer in the 14th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday at Rogers Centre. With Cavan Biggio aboard as the aut...
May 31, 2024
Nugent-Hopkins leads Oilers past Stars to take 3-2 lead in Western Conference final
DALLAS - The Edmonton Oilers are one victory from the Stanley Cup final. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two power-play goals as Edmonton smothered the Dallas Stars 3-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the NHL's West...
May 31, 2024
Trudeau endorses proposal outlined by Biden to wind down Israel-Hamas war
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is endorsing a proposal put forward by U.S. President Joe Biden today that seeks to bring about the end of the Israel-Hamas war. Trudeau says in a social media p...
May 31, 2024
Spirit rout Warriors 7-1 to book spot in Memorial Cup final and meeting with Knights
SAGINAW - Ethan Hay had two goals and two assists in leading the host Saginaw Spirit to a 7-1 semifinal win over the Moose Jaw Warriors on Friday to punch their ticket into Sunday's Memorial Cup final...
May 31, 2024
Mital shines as Argos beat Tiger-Cats 25-14 in pre-season-tilt
GUELPH, Ont. - The Toronto Argonauts may have found their next top receiver. Kevin Mital, the fifth overall pick in this year's CFL draft, caught five passes for 104 yards and a touchdown as the Argon...
May 31, 2024