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English Montreal school board sues after it's forced to communicate in French only
MONTREAL - The English Montreal School Board says it will take the Quebec government to court over strict language rules requiring the board to communicate exclusively in French. The board says it wil...
Nov 08, 2023
Woman part of first cohort of Canadian evacuees describes journey from Gaza to Egypt
A woman who was part of the first group of Canadians evacuated from Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war says she is incredibly relieved to have made it out of the besieged Palestinian enclave with her two ...
Nov 08, 2023
Trudeau to travel to San Francisco Nov. 15-17 to attend meeting of APEC leaders
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to travel to San Francisco next week for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly and Internatio...
Nov 08, 2023
Trudeau says world must 'get back on track' to two-state solution
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is issuing an impassioned plea for a "humanitarian pause" in the clashes between Israeli forces and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, to end the violence and "get back on...
Nov 08, 2023
Canada's Einarson dumps South Korea's Ha at Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National
PICTOU, N.S. - Canada's Kerri Einarson defeated South Korea's Seungyoun Ha 7-1 on Wednesday morning at the Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National. Einarson and her team from Gimli, Man., needed only f...
Nov 08, 2023
The Under-17 World Cup gives Indonesia a second chance at hosting a global soccer event
Indonesia's unexpected second chance of hosting a global soccer tournament gets underway Friday when the Under-17 World Cup kicks off in Surabaya. The soccer-loving nation of almost 280 million is det...
Nov 08, 2023
Winnipeg woman sues Tim Hortons alleging cream in tea led to hospitalization
WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg woman is suing Tim Hortons alleging a staff mistake that added cream instead of almond milk to her tea led to a severe allergic reaction and stopped her heart for several minutes...
Nov 08, 2023
Partial reopening of Highway 3 near Keremeos, B.C., after slide forced evacuations
KEREMEOS, B.C. - Crews have partially reopened a major highway through southern British Columbia as they deal with a rock slide that blocked the route west of Keremeos on Sunday. A geotechnical survey...
Nov 08, 2023
Oilers' struggles aside, Connor McDavid continues to set bar for fellow NHLers
Connor McDavid's start to the season has been downright miserable. Sure, the points have been there - if you're a mere mortal NHL player - with two goals and eight assists in nine games. McDavid's Edm...
Nov 08, 2023
Canada's Fernandez and Stakusic tabbed for singles matches against Spain at BJK Cup
SEVILLE, Spain - Leylah Fernandez and Billie Jean King Cup rookie Marina Stakusic will play singles for Canada in its opening tie against host Spain. Stakusic, an 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., w...
Nov 08, 2023