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Government moves to end military authority to investigate, prosecute sex crimes
OTTAWA - The federal government has tabled legislation to formally removing the military's ability to investigate and prosecute crimes of a sexual nature. Defence Minister Bill Blair introduced change...
Mar 21, 2024

Quiet Superstar: Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the face of new Thunder era
OKLAHOMA CITY - Ever since the Seattle SuperSonics relocated to Oklahoma City and were renamed the Thunder, the team has had a close connection with the local Boys and Girls Clubs. Star players like R...
Mar 21, 2024

Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe
MOSCOW (AP) - Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said. The Russi...
Mar 21, 2024

Downhill training canceled at World Cup finals to protect slope before speed races
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) - The men's and women's downhill trainings at the World Cup finals were canceled on Thursday. The sessions on Wednesday went ahead as scheduled but it was decided to...
Mar 21, 2024

Canada's Homan rolls to win over Estonia's Turmann at world women's curling playdowns
SYDNEY, N.S. - Canada's Rachel Homan tuned up for the playoffs with a 9-4 victory over Estonia's Liisa Turmann at the world women's curling championship. Homan opened with three points and stole four ...
Mar 21, 2024

N.L. plans to go ahead with budget as fishers gather for second day of protest
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A large crowd of Newfoundland and Labrador fish harvesters once again gathered outside the legislature Thursday morning, a day after shutting down the presentation of the provincial...
Mar 21, 2024

In the news today: Brian Mulroney's tribute moves to Montreal
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Quebecers to pay tribute to Brian Mulroney Quebecers will get their chance to p...
Mar 21, 2024

Ukraine's capital Kyiv attacked by Russia for first time in 44 days with 13 people hurt
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine's capital was attacked by Russia for the first time in 44 days Thursday as Kyiv residents woke early to loud explosions. Ukraine's Emergency Service said 13 people were wo...
Mar 21, 2024

Families who fled Gaza before applying for special visa must find other way to Canada
OTTAWA - The federal government says people who managed to escape the Gaza Strip no longer qualify for a special program to reunite with extended family members in Canada if they didn't finish the app...
Mar 21, 2024

Israel envoy says country can defend itself despite Canada ending future arms exports
OTTAWA - Israel's ambassador to Canada isn't saying whether this week's vote in the House of Commons to end future arms exports to his country will actually impact the war with Hamas. Iddo Moed says t...
Mar 21, 2024