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Homeless shelters face added strain amid Omicron, high rates of people on streets
OTTAWA - People working to help the homeless are struggling to support those living on the streets as the highly transmissible Omicron COVID-19 variant sweeps through communities. Deirdre Freiheit, pr...
Jan 18, 2022
Quebec singer-songwriter Karim Ouellet, 37, found dead in Quebec City
MONTREAL - The Quebec coroner's office is investigating the death of singer-songwriter Karim Ouellet, 37. Quebec City police said today officers found Ouellet's body in a building Monday night in the ...
Jan 18, 2022
Five-time Olympic medallist Hamelin headlines Canada's short-track team for Beijing
Canada's short-track speedskating star Charles Hamelin will make his fifth Olympic appearance at the 2022 Games in Beijing. The 37-year-old from Sainte-Julie Que., who has five Olympic medals includin...
Jan 18, 2022
Oreo the mouse is looking for his forever house
NANAIMO - Oreo is a seven-month-old mouse, and would be a perfect companion for any pet owner.This furry little guy is working on his social skills and needs a mouse-savvy home to help him come out of...
Jan 18, 2022
MLSE looking for new president and CEO as Michael Friisdahl lands new job
TORONTO - Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is looking for a new president and CEO. The owner of the NHL Leafs, NBA Raptors, CFL Argonauts, AHL Marlies and Major League Soccer's Toronto FC said Tues...
Jan 18, 2022
Veterans Walker, Snith to lead young Canadian luge team at Beijing Olympics
CALGARY - Olympic medallists Tristan Walker and Justin Snith will lead a young Canadian luge team at the 2022 Beijing Games. Luge Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the six-athlete te...
Jan 18, 2022
Canadiens name player agent Kent Hughes as NHL team's new general manager
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have named player agent Kent Hughes as the NHL club's 18th general manager. The 51-year-old Montreal native has been an agent and partner of Quebec-based firm Quartex...
Jan 18, 2022
Women's hockey league to increase salary cap, add 2 teams
The Premier Hockey Federation is more than doubling each teams' salary cap to $750,000 and adding two expansion franchises next season in a bid to capitalize on the wave of attention women's hockey tr...
Jan 18, 2022
Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio won't run for governor
NEW YORK (AP) - Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday he will not run for governor, but will instead devote himself to fighting inequality in New York. His decision to not enter ...
Jan 18, 2022
Toronto lab finds security vulnerabilities, censorship framework in Olympic app
TORONTO - Researchers at a Toronto-based tech laboratory have uncovered security vulnerabilities and censorship frameworks in an app all 2022 Beijing Olympics attendees must use. The Citizen Lab, a re...
Jan 18, 2022