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Canada coach looks to help other parents get early autism diagnosis for their kids
Bev Priestman has already made her mark by coaching the Canadian women's soccer team to Olympic gold in Tokyo last summer. Now she wants to deliver an assist off the pitch, by helping raise awareness ...
Apr 02, 2022
Canada's foreign affairs minister to visit Europe for meetings on Ukraine
OTTAWA - Canada's foreign affairs minister is travelling to Europe for meetings to address the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Mlanie Joly announced Saturday that she will visit Finland, Ger...
Apr 02, 2022
Zelenskyy: Russians create 'complete disaster' with mines
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his people early Saturday that retreating Russian forces were creating "a complete disaster" outside the capital as they leave mines...
Apr 02, 2022
Inuit leader met in Rome with head of Catholic order to discuss charge against priest
ROME - The leader of the national organization representing Inuit people says he had a meeting with the head of a Catholic order in Rome to discuss the case of a priest accused of crimes against child...
Apr 02, 2022
Quebec sees violent end of the week with two suspected femicides
MONTREAL - Quebec's provincial police say a 49-year-old man was charged Friday following the death of his spouse, in what they allege could be the second femicide in the province within 24 hours. Poli...
Apr 02, 2022
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick working on bid for 2023 world junior hockey championship
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia and New Brunswick say they are working together on a bid to host the 2023 world junior men's hockey championship. Both provincial governments put out joint statements late Friday...
Apr 02, 2022
Canada's foreign affairs minister to visit Europe for meetings on Ukraine
OTTAWA - Canada's foreign affairs minister is travelling to Europe for meetings to address the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Mlanie Joly announced Saturday that she will visit Finland, Ger...
Apr 02, 2022
Inuit leader met in Rome with head of Catholic order to discuss charge against priest
ROME - The leader of the national organization representing Inuit people says he had a meeting with the head of a Catholic order in Rome to discuss the case of a priest accused of crimes against child...
Apr 02, 2022
Prolific offender returns to supportive housing following Nanaimo crime wave
NANAIMO - The lawyer for a man responsible for multiple property crimes and a concerning assault in Nanaimo hopes a stable support system will aid his client and society.Luke John Ryan, 44, pleaded gu...
Apr 02, 2022
Craft beer and wine sectors calling for changes to excise duties in budget
OTTAWA - Canadian craft alcohol producers are hoping excise tax changes are brewing in the federal finance minister's office. Industry representatives say craft producers need relief from excise dutie...
Apr 02, 2022