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Christmas calf born to southern residents orca is missing, presumed dead
Researchers say an orca calf that was born to J pod of the endangered southern resident killer whales off the British Columbia and Washington state coasts is missing and presumed dead. The U.S.-based ...
Jan 30, 2024
Quebec cardinal speaks out after sex allegations that he deems 'unfounded'
QUEBEC - A senior leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Quebec is speaking out after allegations of sexual assault emerged against him as part of a class-action lawsuit. Cardinal Grald Lacroix publis...
Jan 30, 2024
Canadian women to hit the road for Pacific Four Series with games in three countries
The Canadian women's rugby team will be on the move in the Pacific Four Series this year, with matches in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. Fourth-ranked Canada hosted part of last year's tournament...
Jan 30, 2024
Lawyers say Devils forward McLeod charged in 2018 sexual assault case
TORONTO - Lawyers for Michael McLeod say the New Jersey Devils forward has been charged with sexual assault in connection to allegations involving Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team. David Humphre...
Jan 30, 2024
NYPD officers will have to record race of people they question after council overrides mayor’s veto
New York City police officers will be required to record the apparent race, gender and ages of most people they stop for questioning under a law passed by the City Council, which overrode a veto by Ma...
Jan 30, 2024
Global Affairs Canada investigating 'malicious' cyberattack and data breach
OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada says it is investigating a cyberattack and data breach that has forced it to limit remote access to its networks. A statement from the department today says early result...
Jan 30, 2024
Protester's overturned acquittal could have impact on 'Freedom Convoy' case: expert
OTTAWA - An Ontario court's order to retry a "Freedom Convoy" protester could have implications for the ongoing trial of the protest's two key organizers. The Superior Court of Justice ordered a retri...
Jan 30, 2024
B.C. Health Minister says investment in nuclear medicine will expand cancer care
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is spending $32 million in advancement of nuclear medicine, to operate imaging equipment for cancer diagnosis and to expand research. The announcement comes...
Jan 30, 2024
Greg Fergus will stay on as Speaker as Tories continue calling for him to resign
OTTAWA - The House of Commons has voted to let Greg Fergus keep his job as Speaker, nearly two months after the Conservatives and Bloc Qubcois called for him to resign. Those calls came after Fergus w...
Jan 30, 2024
Devils' Hughes will attend but won't participate in NHL All-Star events due to injury
Jack Hughes will not participate in the skills competition or 3-on-3 tournament at the upcoming NHL All-Star Weekend because of injury. New Jersey Devils teammate Jesper Bratt was added to the All-Sta...
Jan 30, 2024