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Erin O'Toole says Bill 21 is a Quebec issue while some of his MPs take tougher stand
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says a Quebec law prohibiting some public servants from wearing religious symbols on the job is an issue to be dealt with by that province alone. Some of his ...
Dec 9, 2021
Black bears to blue lines: One author's quest to share hockey history
Mike Commito found himself deep in a writing rut. He had agreed to publish and expand his PhD thesis on the history of black bear hunting in Ontario. But every time Commito felt primed to really dig i...
Dec 9, 2021
Veteran Ticats offensive lineman Van Zeyl opting for hotel life during Grey Cup prep
HAMILTON - While the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are staying at a local hotel, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are tucked into their own beds - if so desired. The Ticats have allowed their players to stay at home u...
Dec 9, 2021
B.C. cabinet minister hurt in assault near legislature, say police
VICTORIA - Police are investigating an assault near the British Columbia legislature where a cabinet minister was knocked to the ground by a person. Victoria police say they are looking for witnesses ...
Dec 9, 2021
First Nations say coal company misrepresenting relationships to review group
Two Alberta First Nations say a coal company hoping to develop a mine in the province's Rocky Mountains isn't being accurate about its relationship with their communities. The Kainai and Siksika First...
Dec 9, 2021
Five Things from the auditor general's report on the federal response to COVID-19
OTTAWA - Auditor general Karen Hogan released several reports on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are five key highlights: Poor quarantine enforcement for international...
Dec 9, 2021
Reports: Jim Rutherford has been hired as Vancouver Canucks president
Veteran NHL executive Jim Rutherford is the new president of the Vancouver Canucks, according to reports. Rutherford will also act as interim general manager. The Canucks cleaned house on Sunday, firi...
Dec 9, 2021
Auditor criticizes pandemic border measure enforcement, other COVID-19 responses
OTTAWA - The auditor general has found Canada failed to adequately enforce border measures designed to keep international travellers from importing cases of COVID-19 into the country, just as the gove...
Dec 9, 2021
Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort shine for Thunder in Canadian homecoming
TORONTO - There were Thunder jerseys with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's name amid the crowd at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night. Luguentz Dort could hear fans yelling his name. Scotiabank Arena might b...
Dec 9, 2021
Ticat defenders Ja'Garden Davis, Tunde Adeleke never miss the Grey Cup
HAMILTON - A unanimous selection to the CFL East Division all-star team, Tunde Adeleke is a force in the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' defensive secondary. But asked about appearing in a fourth straight Grey C...
Dec 9, 2021