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Biden raises concerns with Putin about Ukraine confrontation
BRUSSELS - President Joe Biden urged Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to "de-escalate tensions" following a Russian military buildup on Ukraine's border in their second tense call of Biden'...
Apr 13, 2021
Top military police officer defends unit's handling of sex misconduct cases
OTTAWA - The commander of Canada's military police found himself under the microscope this afternoon as members of a parliamentary committee grilled him over how his officers deal with cases of sexual...
Apr 13, 2021
Indigenous leaders, experts urge Ottawa to quickly pass UNDRIP bill before election
OTTAWA - Indigenous leaders and legal experts are pushing federal lawmakers to ensure long-promised legislation to enshrine the rights of Indigenous Peoples into Canadian law doesn't end up once again...
Apr 13, 2021
Louie Tams announces resignation from Taber town council
TABER, AB - A member of town council in Taber has officially handed in his resignation.The town has accepted the resignation notice from Louie Tams, which is effective immediately.A media release from...
Apr 13, 2021
Toronto FC gets vaccine boost but injury list still an issue ahead of Leon rematch
Toronto FC goes into Wednesday's rematch with Mexico's Club Leon boosted by its first round of COVID-19 vaccinations but still feeling the effects of more mundane soccer injuries. TFC tied 1-1 in Leon...
Apr 13, 2021
Canada's world champion beach volleyball duo finally getting games before Tokyo
CALGARY - Canada's world champions in beach volleyball are amping up preparations for the Summer Olympics coming over the horizon. The COVID-19 pandemic kept Sarah Pavan of Kitchener, Ont., and Toront...
Apr 13, 2021
Opposition bill against coal mining in Rockies can proceed to legislature; committee
EDMONTON - An Opposition bill that proposes Alberta's Rocky Mountains be protected from open-pit coal mines can more forward for debate in the provincial legislature.The committee that recommends whic...
Apr 13, 2021
Quebec man charged in partner's death as domestic violence advocate sounds alarm
LA MALBAIE, Que. - The case of a 46-year-old Quebec man who was charged with murder on Tuesday in connection with his partner's death is raising concerns once again about domestic violence in the prov...
Apr 13, 2021
Coquitlam, B.C., native Jevon Holland is proud to represent Canada at 2021 NFL draft
Canadian Jevon Holland's decision to bet on himself is about to pay huge dividends. The six-foot, 207-pound junior safety from Coquitlam, B.C., opted out of the 2020 season at Oregon to prepare for th...
Apr 13, 2021
Nova Scotia plans to allow limited crowds at women's world hockey championship
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's top doctor says plans are in place to stage the women's world hockey championship in the province next month with limited spectators. However, chief medical officer of health R...
Apr 13, 2021