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McGillis on abuse lawsuit: 'This isn't a CHL issue ... it's a hockey issue'
TORONTO - Brock McGillis wasn't surprised by the abuse allegations detailed in the class-action lawsuit filed against the Canadian Hockey League. He also says the sport's problems run far de...
Jun 19, 2020
Canadian Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg apologizes for censoring gay displays
WINNIPEG - Leadership at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg is apologizing for censoring displays about LGBTQ history at the request of some school groups. Six members of the executive t...
Jun 19, 2020
Alberta helping overnight camps that can’t open this year
Overnight camps for kids won't open in Alberta in 2020, but the provincial government says it is making things easier so they can be ready for 2021.The province is offering a one-time grant to help wi...
Jun 19, 2020
Judge weighs US bid to stop release of John Bolton's book
WASHINGTON - Former national security adviser John Bolton created a "mess" of his own making by moving to publish his book without receiving final authorization that the manuscript was free of classif...
Jun 19, 2020
LPS refutes claims of abuse while arresting woman
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have arrested a woman on charges of flight from police, resisting arrest, and assaulting a police officer.On Thursday, June 18 at approximately 1:00 am, officers saw...
Jun 19, 2020
AP Interview: Ethiopia to fill disputed dam, deal or no deal
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - It's a clash over water usage that Egypt calls an existential threat and Ethiopia calls a lifeline for millions out of poverty. Just weeks remain before the filling of Africa's...
Jun 19, 2020
B.C. investigates claims of hospital racism where staff guessed alcohol level
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says an investigation has been launched into allegations of "abhorrent practices" by some emergency room staff who are accused of play...
Jun 19, 2020
Medicine Hat completely free of active COVID-19 cases
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat is one of the largest cities in the province with no active cases of COVID-19.This comes as the pandemic approaches its 100th day in Alberta.Alberta Health says all 36 ...
Jun 19, 2020
De Grasse will get a taste of racing with no fans next month in Florida
TORONTO - The Olympic stadium buzzes as the finalists in the 100 metres take their places behind their blocks. The crowd goes dead silent as the starter says: "On your mark," then the deafen...
Jun 19, 2020
Canadian Corey Conners just one off lead at RBC Heritage
HILTON HEAD, S.C. - Canada's Corey Conners was one stroke off the lead after firing an 8-under-par 63 in the second round of the RBC Heritage on Friday. Conners, from Listowel, Ont., sat tied for seco...
Jun 19, 2020