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Mounties enforced racist policies, RCMP commissioner says
OTTAWA - RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki says the Mounties have enforced racist and discriminatory legislation and policies, and they should do better in the future. Speaking to Indigenous chiefs at a ...
Mar 17, 2021
Islanders captain Anders Lee out for season with knee injury
New York Islanders captain Anders Lee is out for the rest of the season with a right knee injury that requires surgery. General manager Lou Lamoriello said Wednesday that Lee is set for surgery later ...
Mar 17, 2021
AP sources: Heat sending Leonard to Thunder for Ariza
MIAMI - The Miami Heat have agreed to trade Meyers Leonard and a second-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Trevor Ariza, two people with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday. The teams w...
Mar 17, 2021
Province announces funds to support victims of elder abuse
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is giving $750,000 to the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council (AEAAC).To come over two years, the money will go to 31 coordinated community responses (CCRs...
Mar 17, 2021
Tax code for charities contributes to systemic racism: Ontario Sen. Ratna Omidvar
OTTAWA - Independent Sen. Ratna Omidvar says the Income Tax Act is perpetuating systemic racism and colonialism in Canada in how it deals with charitable organizations.She is pushing for changes that ...
Mar 17, 2021
Budget 2021: Rural health facilities getting upgrades
LETHBRIDGE, AB- As part of the 2021 Provincial Budget, the Alberta Government has committed to improving rural health facilities.The Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Fund is supporting upgrades ...
Mar 17, 2021
Vancouver Canucks claim former Toronto Maple Leafs winger Jimmy Vesey
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have claimed winger Jimmy Vesey off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 27-year-old Vesey has five goals and two assists in 30 games with Toronto this season. V...
Mar 17, 2021
Fed expects to keep its key rate near zero through 2023
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve foresees the economy accelerating quickly this year but still expects to keep its benchmark interest rate pinned near zero through 2023, despite concerns in financial ...
Mar 17, 2021
Ottawa Senators acquire goaltender Anton Forsberg off waivers
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have claimed goaltender Anton Forsberg off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets. Forsberg gives the Senators goaltending depth with top netminder Matt Murray (upper body injury)...
Mar 17, 2021
Justice Centre says pastor of Edmonton-area church to be released
EDMONTON - A group that supports an Alberta pastor jailed after being charged with violating COVID-19 public-health orders says it expects him to be released in the coming days. Crown prosecutors have...
Mar 17, 2021