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Saskatchewan child advocate says pronoun policy for schools violates rights
REGINA - Saskatchewan's child advocate has released a report saying the province's pronoun policy in schools violates rights to gender identity and expression. Lisa Broda says in a 41-page report that...
Sep 15, 2023
Defending champion Canada prepares for Chile in Davis Cup group final
BOLOGNA, Italy - After a strong start, Canada needs a strong finish Saturday in its Davis Cup group stage final. The defending champions of what's been dubbed the World Cup of men's team tennis wrap u...
Sep 15, 2023
Canada announces $5 million for Libya flood victims as death toll mounts
OTTAWA - Canada is announcing $5 million in aid for groups helping people in Libya who have been displaced by disastrous flooding. International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen said the money will h...
Sep 15, 2023
McDavid, Draisaitl aiming for Oilers' breakthrough after playoff disappointments
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl know their Stanley Cup window is wide open. Two painful playoff exits has the Edmonton Oilers' dynamic duo hungrier than ever to push through. The club made the Weste...
Sep 15, 2023
B.C. Lions maintain mantra of 'one game at a time' ahead of Redblacks tilt
SURREY, B.C. - Rick Campbell is maintaining his, and his team's, mantra of "one game at a time" as the push to make the CFL post-season kicks into high gear. With a win Saturday and a Calgary loss nex...
Sep 15, 2023
Kansas to no longer change transgender people's birth certificates to reflect gender identities
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas will no longer change transgender people's birth certificates to reflect their gender identities, the state health department said Friday, citing a new law that prevents the...
Sep 15, 2023
Blue Jays recall reliever Nate Pearson, option Bowden Francis to triple-A
TORONTO - Hard-throwing pitcher Nate Pearson was recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays from their triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y. The righty was active for Friday's game against the visiting Boston Re...
Sep 15, 2023
Unpleasant smoky sky surprise for Vancouver Islanders
NANAIMO - Mid-Island residents woke up to the smell of smoke in the air Friday morning as wildfires continue burning across North America. Smoke from wildfires in Strathcona Provincial Park, the Lower...
Sep 15, 2023
'Bunch of idiots': Victim relatives query psychiatric releases, lawyers urge caution
VANCOUVER - Rebecca Mayrhofer said she felt "100 per cent frustrated" when she heard about a triple stabbing in Vancouver's Chinatown on the weekend, that police allege was committed by a man on day r...
Sep 15, 2023
'Bunch of idiots': Victim relatives query psychiatric releases, lawyers urge caution
VANCOUVER - Rebecca Mayrhofer said she felt "100 per cent frustrated" when she heard about a triple stabbing in Vancouver's Chinatown on the weekend, that police allege was committed by a man on day r...
Sep 15, 2023