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B.C. looking into vaccination registry due to measles outbreak: health minister
TORONTO - The B.C. government is considering a mandatory vaccination registration program similar to that in Ontario in the wake of an outbreak of measles in Vancouver, Health Minister Adrian Dix said...
Feb 21, 2019
2 women accuse R. Kelly of sexual misconduct in 1990s
NEW YORK - Two women said Thursday that singer R. Kelly picked them out of a crowd at a Baltimore after-party in the mid-1990s when they were underage and had sex with one of the teens although she wa...
Feb 21, 2019
A look back at the glittering MMA career of Canadian Georges St-Pierre
From dethroning UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes to packing the Rogers Centre, Canadian Georges St-Pierre has been long front and centre in the mixed martial arts world. A look at five of his mos...
Feb 21, 2019
Federal Government outlines changes to animal transport regulations
OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has released amendments to the Health of Animals Regulations on animal transportation. The new regulations take effect in February 2020, allow...
Feb 21, 2019
Shambhala Buddhist leader drops teaching in wake of report on sexual misconduct
HALIFAX - The Halifax-based spiritual leader of the Shambhala International Buddhist organization is stepping back from teaching and administrative duties several weeks after a report found allegation...
Feb 21, 2019
Canada's Jennifer Jones hands Alberta's Chelsea Carey her first loss at Scotties
SYDNEY, N.S. - Team Canada’s Jennifer Jones did not look like a six-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion during the preliminary round at Centre 200. The arrival of the championship round ...
Feb 21, 2019
A look at who could win CHL goaltender of the year honours for 2018-19
TORONTO - The three major junior leagues making up the Canadian Hockey League will name their top goaltenders at seasons end with individual awards, but only one can be crowned the best in Canada. The...
Feb 21, 2019
Canadian running back Kienan Lafrance rejoins Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA - Kienan Lafrance is back with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Canadian running back signed a one-year deal with Saskatchewan on Thursday. Lafrance spent the 2017 season with the Riders befor...
Feb 21, 2019
Top Trudeau adviser Telford targeted in ex-Israel envoy's lawsuit
OTTAWA - One week after losing his right-hand man Gerald Butts, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s top political aide - chief of staff Katie Telford - faces allegations she intentionally inflicted ...
Feb 21, 2019
Pronghorns Overwater Named Canada West First-Team All-Star
LETHBRIDGE - Completing his final season as a Lethbridge Pronghorn, men’s basketball star Zac Overwater has been named to the Canada West First All-Star team. A season ago, the native of Didsbur...
Feb 21, 2019