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Learning about 9/11: Attacks part of identity, racism lesson in Canadian classrooms
Most undergraduate students sitting in a class about Canada's military history at the University of Calgary have never known or can't remember a world before Sept. 11, 2001. David Bercuson, an associa...
Sep 08, 2021

RCMP decides against apology to Black community for excessive Halifax street checks
HALIFAX - The RCMP says there will be no formal apology to Halifax's Black communities for its heavy use of street checks, despite the Halifax regional police having done so almost two years ago. Stre...
Sep 08, 2021

Tonight's French debate, Thursday's English debate pivotal for federal leaders
OTTAWA - Five federal party leaders will face off in the first of two official election debates tonight in what may well be their best chance to sway voters before election day on Sept. 20. With less ...
Sep 08, 2021

Indonesia prison fire kills 41 drug inmates, injuring 39
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - A massive fire raged through an overcrowded prison near Indonesia's capital early Wednesday, killing at least 41 inmates and injuring 39 others. Authorities are still investi...
Sep 07, 2021

Strong quake hits near Acapulco, buildings sway in capital
A powerful earthquake struck near the Pacific resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, causing buildings to rock and sway in Mexico City nearly 200 miles away. The U.S. Geological Survey said the qua...
Sep 07, 2021

Cole injured, surging Blue Jays power past Yankees 5-1
NEW YORK (AP) - Marcus Semien homered again, Alejandro Kirk went deep twice and the surging Toronto Blue Jays beat the skidding Yankees 5-1 on Tuesday night after New York ace Gerrit Cole exited early...
Sep 07, 2021

Where the federal party leaders are on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021
The main national party leaders' scheduled public appearances for Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. All times are local. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Gatineau, Que. 8 p.m. - Take part in French language lead...
Sep 07, 2021

Former Alouettes GM Jim Popp will always remember Wetenhall's concern for people
The Montreal Alouettes celebrated many big victories and three Grey Cup titles during Bob Wetenhall's ownership, but Jim Popp will forever remember Wetenhall's passion for the people and players withi...
Sep 07, 2021

The Daily with LNN – September 7, 2021
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere.The Daily with LNN is a podcast-style news update, detailing some of the local, regional, and national stories we have been workin...
Sep 07, 2021

Yukon launches online COVID-19 vaccine credential system
WHITEHORSE - Yukon is launching an online COVID-19 vaccine credential system, with the territory's premier saying there are no immediate plans for a vaccine mandate seen in other provinces and territo...
Sep 07, 2021