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Motion passes urging feds drop court actions on rulings regarding First Nations kids
OTTAWA - MPs from all parties have joined New Democrats in supporting a call for the federal government to drop its legal battles against a pair of rulings involving First Nations children. In a motio...
Jun 07, 2021
'Dark day:' Police say five pedestrians run down in London, Ont., targeted as Muslims
LONDON, Ont. - A family of five Muslims out for an evening early summer stroll were mowed down by a driver in an "act of mass murder," the mayor of London, Ont., said on Monday. The horrific incident ...
Jun 07, 2021
Canada coach feels the anxiety of protecting players, staff safe during pandemic
Canada coach John Herdman acknowledged Monday he has experienced anxiety during the pandemic, triggered by concerns over the safety and well-being of his players and staff. The 45-year-old Herdman sai...
Jun 07, 2021
Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard undergoes shoulder surgery
MONTREAL - Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard is recovering from arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The 27-year-old from Montreal posted a photo on social media Monday of herself in a hospital bed with...
Jun 07, 2021
Q&A: Ellen Burstyn on her acting life, and never retiring
NEW YORK (AP) - That Ellen Burstyn plays a woman who recoils at the very mention of a retirement community in the upcoming film "Queen Bees" is extremely appropriate. Rarely has an actor been as good ...
Jun 07, 2021
Lotto Max jackpot soars to record levels ahead of Tuesday draw
NANAIMO - What would you do with $70 million?The jackpot for the Tuesday, June 8 Lotto Max draw will again sit at the maximum amount after no-one matched the right numbers on Friday, June 4.With the r...
Jun 07, 2021
Paul Weir to coach Canada at upcoming FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup
TORONTO - Paul Weir has been named head coach for Canada's team at next month's FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. Patrick Tatham, Shawn Swords, and Justin Serresse will serve as assistants on Weir's staf...
Jun 07, 2021
Copeland, Ingram among winners of Blues Music Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Singer Shemekia Copeland and guitarist Christone "Kingfish" Ingram are among this year's top winners at the Blues Music Awards. Veteran musicians Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bi...
Jun 07, 2021
Jeff Bezos will blast into space on rocket's 1st crew flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Outdoing his fellow billionaires in daredevilry, Jeff Bezos will blast into space next month when his Blue Origin company makes its first flight with a crew. The 57-year-ol...
Jun 07, 2021
Lottery reaches record level
Lottery kiosks are expected to be busy the next two days.Tuesday's Lotto Max draw will feature the largest total lottery prize amount in Canadian history at $117 million.That includes a jackpot of $70...
Jun 07, 2021