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Canadian women's basketball squad set to compete for spot in 2024 Paris Olympics
Head coach Victor Lapena wasn't high on his squad's readiness to compete back in November, but things have changed since then for Canada's women's senior basketball team. Canada opens play Thursday ag...
Feb 07, 2024
Ecuador's high court decriminalizes euthanasia, following a lawsuit by a terminally ill patient
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - Ecuador's high court on Wednesday decriminalized euthanasia and ordered lawmakers and health officials to draft rules and regulations for the procedure. The decision of Ecuador's...
Feb 07, 2024
Liberals devote $28M to beef up fight against stolen car exports on eve of summit
OTTAWA - The federal government is earmarking $28 million in new money to help fight the export of stolen vehicles. The government says the money will give the Canada Border Services Agency more capac...
Feb 07, 2024
Quebec wants Criminal Code exemption so people can request MAID in advance
Quebec is asking the federal government to change the Criminal Code so the province can begin allowing people to request medical assistance in dying before their condition renders them incapable of gi...
Feb 07, 2024
CFB Petawawa soldiers charged with drug, weapons offences after cocaine, meth seized
OTTAWA - Two Canadian soldiers are accused of trafficking cocaine and methamphetamines to military members at a Canadian Forces Base in Petawawa, Ont., and to civilians in the area. The Canadian Force...
Feb 07, 2024
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares in $8M tax dispute with CRA
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares is taking the Canadian Revenue Agency to court in a tax dispute of over $8 million. Court documents show Tavares filed an appeal through his lawyers last week ...
Feb 07, 2024
Drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia commander, officials say
BAGHDAD (AP) - A U.S. drone strike hit a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing three members of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia, including a high-ranking commander, officials said. T...
Feb 07, 2024
Singh threatens end of pact with Liberals, but says it will be government's fault
OTTAWA - New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says if the government doesn't make good on pharmacare legislation by March, that would kill the Liberal-NDP political pact. But he's making it clear that an...
Feb 07, 2024
Toronto Argonauts sign American receiver Coxie to contract extension
TORONTO - American receiver Damonte Coxie signed a contract extension with the Toronto Argonauts Football on Wednesday. Coxie, 27, was eligible to become a free agent Tuesday. The six-foot-three, 200-...
Feb 07, 2024
After two championship seasons with Forge FC, Abou Sissoko signs with Atletico Ottawa
Midfielder Abou Sissoko, who spent the last two seasons with CPL champion Forge FC, has joined Atletico Ottawa on a two-year contract. "Sissoko is a player who fits perfectly with the characteristics ...
Feb 07, 2024