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Liberal motion sees shutdown of committee investigation into military misconduct
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee is set to conclude its study into allegations of sexual misconduct in the Canadian military after a Liberal motion to do so passed. The standing committee on nationa...
Apr 12, 2021
Intelligence committee warns China, Russia targeting Canadian COVID-19 research
OTTAWA - The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in espionage attacks against Canada, according to a new report from Parliament's special intelligence committee, which repeatedly singles out concerns ...
Apr 12, 2021
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson now part of England coaching setup
After representing Canada 181 times as a player and then serving as a Canada Soccer staff coach, Rhian Wilkinson will get a different view of the Canadian women when they play England on Tuesday in St...
Apr 12, 2021
Nanaimo rent bank sees sizable influx of applications for assistance
NANAIMO - The recently opened rent bank in Nanaimo has helped dozens avoid homelessness. Azura Kines, case manager with the John Howard Society who administer the program, told NanaimoNewsNOW they've ...
Apr 12, 2021
Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt join Oscars starry presenting cast
The Oscars are aiming to be more like a movie than a television show and enlisting A-list stars like Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon to help hand out statuettes. They'll be...
Apr 12, 2021
George Floyd's brother sheds tears on the stand
MINNEAPOLIS - George Floyd's younger brother took the witness stand Monday and lovingly recalled how George used to make the best banana mayonnaise sandwiches, how George drilled him in catching a foo...
Apr 12, 2021
Canadian women's hockey team to open selection camp in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX - The Canadian women's hockey team starts a 47-player selection camp Wednesday in Halifax ahead of the women's world championship in Nova Scotia next month. The 10-country tournament May 6-16 ...
Apr 12, 2021
Let users carry certain amounts of drugs without criminal sanctions: Vancouver mayor
VANCOUVER - The City of Vancouver has outlined the amounts of various drugs people should be allowed to carry for a three-day supply as it seeks a federal exemption to decriminalize the possession of ...
Apr 12, 2021
Let users carry certain amounts of drugs without criminal sanctions: Vancouver mayor
VANCOUVER - The City of Vancouver has outlined the amounts of various drugs people should be allowed to carry for a three-day supply as it seeks a federal exemption to decriminalize the possession of ...
Apr 12, 2021
Quarantine requirements make for uneven NHL trade deadline
Nick Foligno is leaving his family back in Columbus to join Toronto and will have to isolate for seven days before getting on the ice for the Maple Leafs. He will miss at least five games. Taylor Hall...
Apr 12, 2021