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All Quebec's bilingual towns resolve to keep right to operate in English and French
MONTREAL - All Quebec municipalities that were at risk of losing their bilingual status under a provincial language law have opted to maintain their right to serve people in both English and French. T...
May 16, 2023
Quebec justice minister faces ethics probe after naming friend to provincial court
Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette is facing an ethics investigation after appointing his friend as a provincial court judge. Ethics commissioner Ariane Mignolet opened an investigation afte...
May 16, 2023
Calgary Stampeders sign first-round draft pick Cole Tucker
The Calgary Stampeders signed Canadian receiver Cole Tucker on Tuesday. Tucker, Calgary's first-round pick (fourth overall) in the 2023 CFL draft, attended the Minnesota Vikings rookie mini-camp befor...
May 16, 2023
Toronto Marathon founder apologizes to runners for poor race experience
TORONTO - The founder of the Toronto Marathon is apologizing to the event's participants and supporters for challenges they faced during the race that took place earlier this month. Jay Glassman says ...
May 16, 2023
Snoop Dogg says Ottawa Senators bid will include equity for First Nations
OTTAWA - Snoop Dogg shouted out Canada's First Nations in his ongoing social media campaign to promote his bid to buy the NHL's Ottawa Senators. The rapper is part of a bid spearheaded by Los Angeles-...
May 16, 2023
A rare, endangered seal named Yulia basks on Tel Aviv beach
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - An unexpected visitor spotted sunbathing on a beach in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv is turning heads and causing a media buzz. But it's not American film director and Tel Aviv ...
May 16, 2023
Canada 'extremely concerned' about fate of Line 5 pipeline in Wisconsin, embassy says
WASHINGTON - Canada's embassy in Washington says it is "extremely concerned" about the fate of the Line 5 cross-border pipeline. A court hearing Thursday in Wisconsin could determine whether the pipel...
May 16, 2023
Guardian Caps among new player-safety initiatives being introduced by CFL
TORONTO - Some CFL players will be sporting a new look during training camp. Offensive and defensive linemen, running backs and linebackers will all be wearing a Guardian Cap, a soft-shell helmet cove...
May 16, 2023
Justice Minister David Lametti set to reveal plans to reform bail system
OTTAWA - Justice Minister David Lametti is set to make an announcement this afternoon about how his government plans to reform Canada's bail system, after months of calls for tougher laws from premier...
May 16, 2023
BC Ferries adds extra sailings between Nanaimo and Lower Mainland for May long weekend
NANAIMO - BC Ferries is getting ready for their annual passenger surge over May long weekend.Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall said they do expect a very busy weekend starting on Thursday, May 18....
May 16, 2023