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Feds face calls for inquiry into military's handling of Iraq war crime reports
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government is facing calls for an independent inquiry following allegations the military failed to respond to a complaint three years ago that Iraqi forces being trained b...
Jun 11, 2021
Golden Knights top Avalanche 6-3, reach Stanley Cup semis
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Alex Pietrangelo scored his first goal of the postseason to break a tie late in the second period, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 in Game 6 of their ...
Jun 10, 2021
Lawmakers remove state legislator over Oregon Capitol breach
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Lawmakers in Oregon on Thursday night expelled a Republican legislator who let violent, far-right protesters into the Statehouse. Rep. Mike Nearman was the first member of the House...
Jun 10, 2021
Keuchel, Grandal lead White Sox past Blue Jays 5-2
CHICAGO (AP) - Dallas Keuchel pitched six effective innings, Yasmani Grandal homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Thursday night. Led by Keuchel, Chicago closed out a 5-...
Jun 10, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, June 10, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 10, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 471,196 new vaccinations administered for a total of 27,715...
Jun 10, 2021
Squamish Nation calls for old-growth logging moratorium in its territory
SQUAMISH, B.C. - The Squamish Nation says it has notified the B.C. government that it intends to defer old-growth logging in its territory while it develops long-term sustainability plans, following a...
Jun 10, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, June 10, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 10, 2021. There are 1,398,274 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,398,274 confirmed cases (19,253 activ...
Jun 10, 2021
Systemic review of B.C. government supports for Indigenous children required: report
VICTORIA - The circumstances surrounding the overdose death of a 17-year-old on her birthday are related to the alienating experiences of thousands of Indigenous children forced to attend Canada's res...
Jun 10, 2021
NY Times: Trump DOJ investigated House Dems, seized data
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats called for an investigation on Thursday after The New York Times reported that the Justice Department under President Donald Trump ...
Jun 10, 2021
Slight rise in COVID-19 cases within Island Health continues, positive numbers seen across B.C.
NANAIMO - The COVID-19 rollercoaster within Island Health continues. The health authority confirmed 13 new cases on Thursday, June 10, the same as the day before and the nine new on Tuesday. Since Tue...
Jun 10, 2021