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Review of priest accused of sexual assaults in Nunavut finds Oblates unaware
An independent review of a priest accused of sexually abusing Inuit children in Nunavut says his Catholic order wasn't aware of the allegations when he returned to France. Retired Superior Court justi...
Mar 19, 2024
'Timely access to supports is critical:' B.C. prepares for looming wildfire season
NANAIMO - Ongoing drought conditions and extreme weather events is causing the provincial government to focus on wildfire safety year-round. Above-average temperatures and little precipitation were a ...
Mar 19, 2024
Hong Kong lawmakers pass new national security law, giving government more power to curb dissent
HONG KONG (AP) - Hong Kong lawmakers passed a new national security law on Tuesday that grants the government more power to quash dissent, widely seen as the latest step in a sweeping political crackd...
Mar 19, 2024
In the news today: Public tribute to Mulroney in Ottawa, February inflation report
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Public to pay tribute to Mulroney in Ottawa Members of the public who wish to p...
Mar 19, 2024
As former prime minister Mulroney lies in state, public tributes in Ottawa begin
OTTAWA - Members of the public who wish to pay tribute to Brian Mulroney can visit his casket in Ottawa starting this afternoon. The former prime minister's casket is being brought to the Sir John A. ...
Mar 19, 2024
B.C. auditor to release reports on overdose prevention, safer-supply programs
VICTORIA - British Columbia's auditor general is expected to release two independent audits on government programs aimed at curbing the death toll from the toxic drug crisis. Michael Pickup's office h...
Mar 19, 2024
B.C. auditor to release reports on overdose prevention, safer-supply programs
VICTORIA - British Columbia's auditor general is expected to release two independent audits on government programs aimed at curbing the death toll from the toxic drug crisis. Michael Pickup's office h...
Mar 19, 2024
NHL roundup: Ovechkin joins small list to score 20 goals in at least 19 straight seasons
CALGARY, Alta (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2. T...
Mar 18, 2024
Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals douse Flames 5-2
CALGARY - Alex Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to score 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons on Monday. The veteran Washington forward scored two power-play goals in the second period to...
Mar 18, 2024
Pro-Trump Michigan attorney arrested after hearing in DC over leaking Dominion documents
An attorney facing criminal charges for illegally accessing Michigan voting machines after the 2020 election was arrested Monday after a hearing in a separate case in federal court in Washington, D.C....
Mar 18, 2024