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Federal judge says Ottawa must fix 'critical' issue of judicial vacancies
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge says Ottawa must act swiftly to reduce a "critical" level of judicial vacancies as soon as possible. Justice Henry Brown issued a decision in a case brought by an Ottawa...
Feb 13, 2024
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign American receiver Terry Godwin II
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed American receiver Terry Godwin II on Tuesday. The move came on the first day of CFL free agency. Godwin, 27, started 19 games last season with Hamilton (18...
Feb 13, 2024
Quebec billionaire Robert Miller can be questioned about sex case before trial: judge
MONTREAL - A Quebec judge says a Montreal billionaire who faces a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging he paid underage girls for sex can be questioned before the case is authorized, but only in wri...
Feb 13, 2024
Vancouver medical health officer says climate change puts many at risk
Vancouver Coastal Health's chief medical health officer says every community within her region is at risk of harm because of the changing climate. Dr. Patricia Daly says those risks from climate extre...
Feb 13, 2024
Toronto Argonauts sign Canadian free agents Tunde Adeleke, Fraser Sopik
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts signed defensive back Tunde Adeleke and linebacker Fraser Sopik on Tuesday, the opening day of CFL free agency. Adeleke and Sopik are both Canadians. Adeleke, 28, spent...
Feb 13, 2024
Scottie Barnes on leaving Raptors bench early in loss to Spurs: 'It was a bad look'
TORONTO - As the clock wound down on a demoralizing loss to the lowly San Antonio Spurs, Scottie Barnes left the Toronto Raptors' bench and headed to the locker room. Barnes's frustration was obvious ...
Feb 13, 2024
Whitecaps want to bring momentum into Champions Cup first-round tilt
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini is looking for his side to continue its momentum in CONCACAF Champions Cup play on Wednesday. Vancouver and Mexican side Tigres are set to meet for the sec...
Feb 13, 2024
Grey Cup-champion Alouettes sign three in CFL free agency
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed defensive lineman Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, running back Sean Thomas Erlington and receiver Tevin Jones on Tuesday. The moves came on the first day of CFL free a...
Feb 13, 2024
B.C. Lions sign veteran quarterback Dakota Prukop to one-year deal
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions signed veteran American quarterback Dakota Prukop to a one-year deal Tuesday. The move came on the opening day of CFL free agency. The signing of Prukop fills a need for the...
Feb 13, 2024
NDP pushing Liberals to recognize state of Palestine as U.K., U.S. signal openness
OTTAWA - New Democrats are calling on the Liberal government to have Canada formally recognize Palestine as a state, saying it would help advance peace in the Middle East. NDP foreign-affairs critic H...
Feb 13, 2024