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Parents can help hold sports organizations accountable on sexual abuse, say experts
Experts say hockey parents rattled by yet another abuse scandal can press sports organizations about what they're doing to keep young athletes safe. The CEO of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of C...
Oct 28, 2021
Delta, B.C., police charge two after marijuana edibles found in Halloween bags
DELTA, B.C. - Two residents of Delta, B.C., have been charged after an investigation began when parents found marijuana edibles in the Halloween treat bags of two children last year. Police say they h...
Oct 28, 2021
Ontario legislature condemns member's COVID-19 posts, calls for apology
TORONTO - The Ontario legislature unanimously called Thursday on an Independent member who has been publicly opposed to COVID-19 vaccines and pandemic-related lockdowns to apologize for "a string of d...
Oct 28, 2021
Montreal Alouettes to honour former standout defensive lineman John Bowman on weekend
John Bowman will get the chance to formally say good-bye. The Montreal Alouettes will honour their career sacks leader Saturday night during their home game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Bowma...
Oct 28, 2021
US Supreme Court lifts stays; Oklahoma to execute man
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court lifted stays of execution Thursday for two Oklahoma men, allowing the state to move forward with its first lethal injection in more than six years. The high...
Oct 28, 2021
Mixed vaccines provides strong protections against COVID-19 and Delta variant: BCCDC
British Columbians who received an AstraZeneca vaccine for their first dose then followed up with an mRNA shot can rest assured that they're protected.The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control h...
Oct 28, 2021
Fritz beats pal Tommy Paul on birthday in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - Taylor Fritz celebrated his 24th birthday by beating doubles partner Tommy Paul 7-6 (3), 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals of the St. Petersburg Open on Thursday. It wa...
Oct 28, 2021
Redblacks limp into game against Stampeders with banged-up defence
OTTAWA - One of the few relatively bright spots during the Ottawa Redblacks' dismal 2021 season has been their defence. When they host the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night, three big pieces of that ...
Oct 28, 2021
B.C. Premier John Horgan to undergo biopsy surgery for growth in his throat
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he will have biopsy surgery on Friday because of a growth in his throat. Horgan says he's been in and out of the hospital for a number of weeks. He...
Oct 28, 2021
Afghanistan's ambassador to Canada calls for more flights to help people flee
OTTAWA - Afghanistan's ambassador is urging the Canadian government to send officials to bordering countries such as Pakistan to help refugees fleeing the Taliban get to Canada. Hassan Soroosh, Afghan...
Oct 28, 2021