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Lions sign receiver Keon Hatcher to contract extension through 2023
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed wide receiver Keon Hatcher to a contract extension through the 2023 season. The 27-year-old from Tulsa, Oklahoma had 17 receptions for 214 yards and two touchdow...
Jun 13, 2022
Caroline Simard appointed new watchdog for federal elections
Caroline Simard, vice-chairperson of broadcasting at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, has been appointed as Canada's new elections watchdog. The chief electoral officer...
Jun 13, 2022
Feds' curb on debate of online streaming bill condemned as draconian by Tories
OTTAWA - The federal government is cutting short debate by MPs of its online streaming bill, a move Tories are condemning as draconian and disturbing. They say curbing scrutiny of the bill line by lin...
Jun 13, 2022
Quebec language law could push young Jews to leave Quebec, B'nai Brith says
MONTREAL - A prominent Jewish organization is speaking out against Quebec's new language law, saying it will make it harder to recruit rabbis and could push Jewish people to leave the province. B'nai ...
Jun 13, 2022
Court refuses to halt UK deportation plan for migrants
LONDON (AP) - A British court on Monday refused to stop the government from deporting asylum-seekers to Rwanda despite arguments that the planned flights would undermine the "basic dignity" of people ...
Jun 13, 2022
Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19 for the second time
OTTAWA, ONT - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time.Trudeau made the announcement on Twitter saying he feels "okay", because "I got my shots."Trudeau will ...
Jun 13, 2022
CP NewsAlert: Canada's PM Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has tested positive for COVID-19. He says on Twitter today that he will be isolating and that he feels OK, which he credits to having been vaccinated aga...
Jun 13, 2022
Former tennis pro Dokic reveals depression, suicide attempt
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Former professional tennis player Jelena Dokic says she nearly attempted suicide recently and has been dealing with depression and anxiety. Dokic, who was a Wimbledon semif...
Jun 13, 2022
Mikko Koskinen signs two-year deal in Switzerland after four seasons with Oilers
Mikko Koskinen is saying goodbye to the Edmonton Oilers. Set to become an unrestricted free agent next month, the goaltender has signed a two-year contract with HC Lugano, the Swiss club announced Mon...
Jun 13, 2022
Uvalde girl loved to dance, hoped to have viral TikTok video
UVALDE, Texas (AP) - Tess Marie Mata created more than 150 short videos for TikTok and saved them to her mother's account. Described by her family as bubbly, the 10-year-old loved to dance. A funeral ...
Jun 13, 2022