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Montreal billionaire sued for allegedly paying minors for sex wants names of accusers
MONTREAL - A lawyer representing Quebec electronics billionaire Robert Miller says his client must know who his accusers are in a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging he paid minors for sex. Karim R...
Nov 28, 2024
Cyprus could become a member of NATO when conditions permit, the country's president says
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Cyprus could apply to become a member of NATO once its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with U.S. help to bring them up to the standards of the world's ...
Nov 28, 2024
New AFC Toronto midfielder Cloey Uddenberg played her part in Canada soccer history
TORONTO - Midfielder Cloey Uddenberg, AFC Toronto's latest recruit to the new Northern Super League, comes with a resume that includes successful stops at the University of Guelph, South Alabama and P...
Nov 28, 2024
Eliminating open-net fish farms in B.C. would cost taxpayers billions: report
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. - A report commissioned by the BC Salmon Farmers Association says the proposed federal ban on marine net-pens in British Columbia would cost taxpayers billions and have "severe co...
Nov 28, 2024
Eliminating open-net fish farms in B.C. would cost taxpayers billions: report
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. - A report commissioned by the BC Salmon Farmers Association says the proposed federal ban on marine net-pens in British Columbia would cost taxpayers billions and have "severe co...
Nov 28, 2024
HBC drops out of Oakridge Park redevelopment in Vancouver
HBC is backing out of its plan to operate a store at the redeveloped Oakridge Park in Vancouver. The Toronto-based retailer says it recently reached an agreement with QuadReal Properties allowing it t...
Nov 28, 2024
Blair says future of defence relies on building relationships with Indigenous Peoples
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Bill Blair says his department's future success depends upon building and strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities in a way that's consistent with reconciliati...
Nov 28, 2024
Supreme Court of Canada declines to hear appeal from former fashion mogul Nygard
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from former fashion mogul Peter Nygard. The high court has rejected a leave to appeal request concerning Nygard's extradition to the United...
Nov 28, 2024
Georgia suspends talks on joining the EU for 4 years, accusing the bloc of 'blackmail'
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Georgia is suspending talks on its bid to join the European Union for four years, its prime minister said Thursday, in view of what he described as "blackmail and manipulation"...
Nov 28, 2024
Georgia suspends talks on joining the EU for 4 years, accusing the bloc of 'blackmail'
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Georgia is suspending talks on its bid to join the European Union for four years, its prime minister said Thursday, in view of what he described as "blackmail and manipulation"...
Nov 28, 2024