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B.C. appoints chief scientific adviser for complex mental health, addiction needs
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has announced the appointment of a chief scientific adviser to address a "growing population" of people who survived an overdose but were left with life-altering brain inj...
Jun 05, 2024
Canada's Lance Stroll unfazed by his F1 detractors: 'I do my talking on the track'
MONTREAL - Lance Stroll hears the criticism, but he says he pays it no mind. The Canadian's legitimacy as a Formula One driver is sometimes dismissed by pundits and fans because his father, billionair...
Jun 05, 2024
Alouettes, Bombers brimming with confidence ahead of Grey Cup rematch
WINNIPEG - Brady Oliveira is ready to help prove Montreal Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo is wrong. When Fajardo was preparing for Thursday's Grey Cup rematch against the Blue Bombers, the reigning...
Jun 05, 2024
Israel denies link to Islamophobic campaign in Canada that Meta says originated there
OTTAWA - The Israeli government is being accused in published reports of involvement in an operation aimed at reducing support for Palestinians in Canada that was flagged by artificial intelligence re...
Jun 05, 2024
Canada's Maddie Szeryk rolls into LPGA Tour return after Texas Women's Open win
Checking her email regularly has paid off for Canadian golfer Maddie Szeryk. The native of London, Ont., who resides in Texas, was going through her inbox three weeks ago when she noticed a message fr...
Jun 05, 2024
Lululemon sees Q1 net income hit $321M, revenues up 10%
VANCOUVER - Lululemon Athletica Inc. says its net income reached US$321 million in its first quarter, up from US$290 million a year earlier. The Vancouver-based apparel retailer's net revenue for the ...
Jun 05, 2024
McDavid says veteran Oilers built to handle 'aggressive' Panthers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers know what to expect from the Florida Panthers. Lots of hits. Scrums after the whistle. A mix of skill and willpower. But the Oilers say they're not intimidated by the ph...
Jun 05, 2024
Appeals court halts Trump's Georgia election case while appeal on Willis disqualification pending
ATLANTA (AP) - An appeals court has halted the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others while it reviews the lower court judge's ruling allowing Fulton Count...
Jun 05, 2024
New Jersey adopts public records law critics say tightens access to documents
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Wednesday overhauling access to the state's public records, likely making it harder for the public and media to access some docum...
Jun 05, 2024
Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté fined $24,000 in Tahiti over cannabis use
PAPEETE - A representative for Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Lalibert says the Canadian entrepreneur has been fined about $24,000 for cannabis possession in French Polynesia. Anne Dongois says a court ...
Jun 05, 2024