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'You have not broken us:' Families give statements in Calgary triple-murder case
CALGARY - Tears flowed in a courtroom Friday during sentencing arguments for a man who admitted to slitting his girlfriend's throat and, days later, stabbing to death his mother and stepfather. Dustin...
Mar 26, 2021
ATA says teachers should be prioritized for COVID vaccine
RED DEER, AB- The Alberta Teachers' Association says education workers must be given higher priority in the province's COVID-19 vaccination plan.The plan makes no reference to teachers, leaving those ...
Mar 26, 2021
Man accused in attack on Montreal police officer appears in court on several charges
MONTREAL - A man accused of the attempted murder of a Montreal police officer in January appeared before a judge today. Ali Ngarukiye, 21, remains detained following his appearance on seven counts inc...
Mar 26, 2021
Radio change-up: Sportsnet to simulcast Blue Jays TV broadcasts on radio this season
Blue Jays radio broadcasts were part of the soundtrack to longtime fan Blake Appleton's formative years growing up in east-end Toronto. The familiar call from Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth would emanate...
Mar 26, 2021
Toronto Arrows look to shake off rust as they visit the Utah Warriors
Their pre-season limited due to COVID-19 protocols back home, the Toronto Arrows looked out of sorts in their season-opening 21-14 loss at Rugby ATL last weekend. Chris Silverthorn, the Arrows' direct...
Mar 26, 2021
Coal company Teck fined $60M for contaminating B.C. rivers
FERNIE, B.C. - Canadian mining company Teck Coal has been assessed $60 million in fines for contaminating waterways in southern British Columbia."It's the largest-ever penalty assessed under the Fishe...
Mar 26, 2021
Gun-control group urges MPs to vote against 'unsalvageable' Liberal firearms bill
OTTAWA - A leading gun-control group is urging MPs to vote against the Liberal government's new firearms bill, saying it is too weak to salvage. In a letter sent out this week, PolySeSouvient says the...
Mar 26, 2021
Two more Toronto Raptors players out because of COVID-19 health and safety reasons
TAMPA, Fla. - The Toronto Raptors are dealing with more COVID-19 issues. Two Raptors players will be out for COVID-19 health and safety protocols when the team faces the Phoenix Suns tonight. The team...
Mar 26, 2021
US court sides with photographer in fight over Warhol art
NEW YORK - A U.S. appeals court sided with a photographer Friday in her copyright dispute over how a foundation has marketed a series of Andy Warhol works of art based on her pictures of Prince. The N...
Mar 26, 2021
Montreal man charged with murder in girlfriend's death following weekend attack
MONTREAL - The Crown has laid a second-degree murder charge against a Montreal man whose girlfriend died following an alleged assault last weekend.The upgraded charges against Brandon McIntyre came du...
Mar 26, 2021