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Military ombudsman calls for independence, says predecessor was 'unfairly treated'
OTTAWA - Military ombudsman Greg Lick is calling on the federal government to make his office truly independent, saying the current structure is undercutting confidence in its ability to fight for agg...
Mar 14, 2021
Raptors Uprising GC completes 2021 esports roster, drafting Joshua (TsJosh) McKenna
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC completed its 2021 roster, reacquiring shooting guard Joshua (TsJosh) McKenna in the third round (57th overall) of Saturday night's NBA 2K League draft. The Georgia nativ...
Mar 14, 2021
Couple hopes for open borders to make transatlantic balloon flight from New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - A British couple is hoping 2021 is their year for a record-setting transatlantic balloon flight after the COVID-19 pandemic deflated their plans last year. Deborah Day and Mike Scholes o...
Mar 14, 2021
'Patchwork quilt' approach to COVID-19 vaccine rollout frustrates worker groups
CALGARY - The rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations across the country is frustrating several groups of workers who identify as front-line employees and want to be bumped up in the queue. The National Advi...
Mar 14, 2021
'Patchwork quilt' approach to COVID-19 vaccine rollout frustrates worker groups
CALGARY - The rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations across the country is frustrating several groups of workers who identify as front-line employees and want to be bumped up in the queue. The National Advi...
Mar 14, 2021
London police under pressure over clashes at women's protest
London's Metropolitan Police was under heavy pressure Sunday to explain its actions during a vigil for a woman whom one of the force's own officers is accused of murdering. Hundreds defied coronavirus...
Mar 14, 2021
'One of our finer moments:' Pandemic led to massive scramble to get Canadians home
OTTAWA - The fever struck Gary Lyon days after he and his wife, Sue, reached their Toronto home early last April, ending what was to have been their 40th wedding anniversary dream vacation. They were ...
Mar 14, 2021
German election year opens with tough test for Merkel party
BERLIN - Elections in two German states on Sunday pose a difficult test for Chancellor Angela Merkel's party, six months before a national vote that will determine who succeeds the country's longtime ...
Mar 14, 2021
British-Iranian woman back in court after 5 years in prison
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - A trial to present fresh charges against a British-Iranian woman detained for five years in Iran convened Sunday, her supporters said, casting uncertainty over her future...
Mar 14, 2021
At least 2 people shot dead in Myanmar anti-coup protests
YANGON, Myanmar - At least two people were shot dead during protests in Myanmar's largest city on Sunday, as security forces continued their violent crackdown against dissent following last month's mi...
Mar 14, 2021