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Rugby Canada condemns criticism of 7s team, with some coming from within
Rugby Canada has condemned "inappropriate comments" aimed at the women's rugby sevens team after its disappointing performance at the Tokyo Olympics. The fact that some of the comments came from withi...
Jul 30, 2021
Judge seeks more evidence, delays bail ruling for suspect in Montreal kidnapping case
MONTREAL - A judge has put off a decision on a bail request from one of three men accused in an alleged abduction that triggered an Amber Alert in Montreal this week, saying she needs more evidence be...
Jul 30, 2021
Monthly event helped Nanaimo's homeless keep their feet safe
NANAIMO - People living rough in Nanaimo no longer have to worry about their shoes falling apart. The second monthly Happy Feet give away on Friday, July 30 helped dozens of people experiencing homele...
Jul 30, 2021
Finance Department says federal deficit was $23.8 billion deficit over April and May
OTTAWA - The federal government ran a deficit of nearly $24 billion over the first two months of its fiscal year, a sharp drop from the unprecedented spending one year earlier at the start of the COVI...
Jul 30, 2021
Surging lumber prices boost Canfor Q2 profits and revenues to record highs
VANCOUVER - Canfor Corp. is reporting a large year-over-year increase in net income in its latest quarter as surging lumber prices helped its revenues to more than double to a record high. The Vancouv...
Jul 30, 2021
Drake's DreamCrew to executive produce Black hockey player doc with LeBron James
TORONTO - Drake is teaming up with LeBron James and other creators for a feature documentary on the history of Black hockey players. The Toronto rapper's production company says in a release he will e...
Jul 30, 2021
Signature Dish: Sip and Sliders Little Big Dill & Nanaimo Bar Milkshake
NANAIMO - A local food truck is proving the adage "good things come in small packages," one delicious slider at a time.Sip and Slider's Little Big Dill is a mouthful with a local beef patty sitting at...
Jul 30, 2021
Two travellers from U.S. fined $20,000 each for fake vaccination documents
TORONTO - Two travellers who arrived in Toronto from the United States have been fined for providing fake COVID-19 proof of vaccination documents and lying about pre-departure tests. The Public Health...
Jul 30, 2021
Blue Jays acquire right-hander Berríos from Twins for pair of top prospects
TORONTO - In need of pitching as the trade deadline approached, the Toronto Blue Jays significantly upgraded their starting rotation by acquiring right-handed Jos Berros from the Minnesota Twins on Fr...
Jul 30, 2021
Nunavut to let unvaccinated dependants isolate in territory
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Unvaccinated dependants travelling to Nunavut with their parents or guardians be allowed to complete their isolation in the territory starting Monday. Those who left Nunavut with th...
Jul 30, 2021