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B.C. writer Steven Galloway's defamation case clears court hurdle as appeal rejected
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a bid to appeal by accusers of former University of British Columbia writing professor and novelist Steven Galloway, paving the way for his defamatio...
Oct 10, 2024
Rays say it may take 'weeks' to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck region
The Tampa Bay Rays said it may take weeks to fully assess how much damage was done to Tropicana Field, which saw its roof ripped to shreds by the force of Hurricane Milton as the deadly storm barreled...
Oct 10, 2024
Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner will miss most of the season after shoulder surgery
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner is expected to miss most of the season after having shoulder surgery on Wednesday, the day before the team's season opener. The 31-year...
Oct 10, 2024
Donnie Marshall, last surviving member of Canadiens' 50s dynasty, dies at 92
BOSTON - Donald (Donnie) Marshall, the last surviving member of the Montreal Canadiens dynasty that won five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956-1960, has died. He was 92. The Habs announced Marshall's...
Oct 10, 2024
Poilievre supports mandatory drug, psychiatric treatment for kids, prisoners
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he's in favour of mandatory, involuntary drug and psychiatric treatment for kids and prisoners who are found to be incapable of making decisions for ...
Oct 10, 2024
Tropicana Field shredded by Hurricane Milton is the latest sports venue damaged by weather
Roof panels atop the home of the Tampa Bay Rays were ripped to shreds by Hurricane Milton, scattering debris across the field and throughout the seating areas after the deadly storm barreled across Fl...
Oct 10, 2024
Tropicana Field shredded by Hurricane Milton is the latest sports venue damaged by weather
Roof panels atop the home of the Tampa Bay Rays were ripped to shreds by Hurricane Milton, scattering debris across the field and throughout the seating areas after the deadly storm barreled across Fl...
Oct 10, 2024
'Cannon fodder': Parti Québécois wants hearings on rise in teens used in crimes
MONTREAL - The Parti Qubcois is calling for legislative hearings to collect testimony from parents, police and community groups on the rising number of youth being used as "cannon fodder" by organized...
Oct 10, 2024
Bloc leader, MPs and farmers call for supply management bill to be passed
OTTAWA - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet and MPs from several other parties were on Parliament Hill Thursday to call for the Senate to pass a Bloc bill on supply management. The private memb...
Oct 10, 2024
Quebec government tables legislation to limit number of international students
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has introduced legislation to give itself new powers to cap the number of international students in the province. The bill tabled today is part of a larger push to low...
Oct 10, 2024