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Raptors forward Siakam out around five months after shoulder surgery
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors say forward Pascal Siakam will miss approximately five months after he underwent surgery last week to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The Raptors said in a rel...
Jun 11, 2021
Second auto insurance rebate coming in B.C. as pandemic prompts crash savings
VICTORIA - A second insurance rebate is coming for British Columbia drivers thanks to lower claim costs due to fewer crashes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government says the Insurance Corporation...
Jun 11, 2021
Mother of suspect in London attack praying for victims and their family
The mother of the man accused of driving down and killing a Muslim family in London, Ont., says she is "deeply grieved by the horrific tragedy." "I am praying for the victims and the family members of...
Jun 11, 2021
ICBC to issue another round of COVID-19 rebates
VANCOUVER - Working from home, and less travel is going to put more money back in the pockets of B.C. drivers.The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has announced it will issue a second ...
Jun 11, 2021
MPs vote unanimously to convene emergency Islamophobia summit before August
OTTAWA - Federal lawmakers are calling on the government to convene an emergency summit on Islamophobia by the end of July. In the House of Commons today, MPs voted unanimously to pass an NDP motion d...
Jun 11, 2021
CF Montreal's loan agreement for defender Luis Binks to be terminated early
MONTREAL - CF Montreal says the loan agreement with Italian club Bologna FC 1909 for English defender Luis Binks is being terminated early. The Major League Soccer club says Binks, who is already in I...
Jun 11, 2021
Newborn daughter's death inspires MP's bill on bereavement leave for parents
OTTAWA - For Conservative MP Tom Kmiec, his bill to give parents more time off after the death of a child is personal. Three years ago, Kmiec lost his newborn daughter Lucy-Rose after 39 days, and was...
Jun 11, 2021
Donors' conference for Venezuelan refugees hosted by Canada aims to raise $1.44B
OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada's assistant deputy minister says a conference Canada will host next week for donors to Venezuelan refugees will highlight key challenges six million refugees are facing ...
Jun 11, 2021
Proposed $25 million pedestrian connection around Nanaimo needing public feedback
NANAIMO - A proposed pedestrian pathway between Departure Bay ferry terminal and neighbouring beach area is requesting public input.The City of Nanaimo opened up an online public feedback session thro...
Jun 11, 2021
Canada's Lucas Rumball happy to take his lumps for club and country
Call Toronto Arrows co-captain Lucas Rumball on WhatsApp and the photo that appears is an upside-down close-up of his peaceful face, with a gaping gash in the forehead. It's the kind of ugly wound tha...
Jun 11, 2021