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Trudeau ducks questions on allegations against former defence chief
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says all Canadians deserve a safe workplace following allegations former defence chief Jonathan Vance engaged in inappropriate conduct. But the prime minister di...
Feb 05, 2021
Nunavut hunters block mine road, airstrip; say their voices aren't being heard
Nunavut hunters have blocked a road and an airstrip at a mine on northern Baffin Island in protest of a proposed expansion. The Mary River iron ore mine, owned by Baffinland Iron Mines Corp., wants to...
Feb 05, 2021
Manitoba man who rammed Rideau Hall gates pleads guilty to eight charges
OTTAWA - A man accused of ramming through a gate at Rideau Hall and heading toward Justin Trudeau's home while heavily armed pleaded guilty to eight charges in court today. Corey Hurren, a Manitoba mi...
Feb 05, 2021
Road to recovery: Bianca Andreescu's 15-month absence featured many twists and turns
Just over a month after winning the U.S. Open in September 2019, things changed in a big way for Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu. A knee injury suffered in October 2019 began a 15-month inactive...
Feb 05, 2021
Impaired driver clocked going double posted speed limit on Hwy. 19A
NANAIMO - A young woman was prohibited from driving for 90 days and issued a $483 fine for excessive speeding after a late night jaunt with friends.An RCMP patrol car spotted a vehicle travelling sout...
Feb 05, 2021
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign Hayes, Mulumba-Tshimanga and Catalina
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed defensive back De'Chavon Hayes, linebacker Christope Mulumba-Tshimanga and offensive lineman Tyler Catalina. Hayes had 22 defensive tackles and three inter...
Feb 05, 2021
Pound: Olympians should be considered for vaccines even though they're not required
Canadian lawyer and vocal IOC member Dick Pound believes Olympians should still be high priority for the COVID-19 vaccine, despite news they won't be required for participation in the Tokyo Games this...
Feb 05, 2021
Pentagon will deploy troops to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon will deploy troops to assist getting Americans vaccinated against COVID-19, the White House said Friday. Coronavirus senior adviser Andy Slavitt announced that Defence Secret...
Feb 05, 2021
Humphries, Jones hold lead at bobsled world championship
ALTENBERG, Germany - Kaillie Humphries and Lolo Jones of the United States are the leaders at the midway point of the women's bobsled world championship. Humphries, a two-time Olympic gold medallist f...
Feb 05, 2021
'Taking comfort in a simpler time:' Super Bowl ads play it safe with nostalgic tone
Commercials during this year's Super Bowl are expected to take on a nostalgic tone as advertisers walk a fine line between entertaining viewers and being sensitive to the widespread devastation of COV...
Feb 05, 2021