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Egyptian asylum seekers decry 'Islamophobia' by Canada's border agency
VANCOUVER - Attia Elserfy was expecting a second lease on life when he escaped Egypt with his family, landing in Vancouver in October 2018. But the Elserfys say their lives are in limbo because the Ca...
Apr 03, 2023
First Nations police services say Ottawa's underfunding amounts to discrimination
OTTAWA - Nine First Nations police services say Ottawa's "deliberate and wilful underfunding" of policing in their communities amounts to discrimination. The services, represented by the Indigenous Po...
Apr 03, 2023
Trump heads to NY amid tight security ahead of his surrender
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Former President Donald Trump boarded his private plane Monday and flew from Florida towardNew York ahead of his expected booking and arraignment, as the nation's largest ...
Apr 03, 2023
Teenage Canadian forward Amanda Allen signs with NWSL's Orlando Pride
Amanda Allen has always dreamed of playing soccer professionally. And the teenager isn't wasting any time making it a reality. The forward from Mississauga, Ont., who turned 18 on Feb. 21, has signed ...
Apr 03, 2023
Atlantic hydrogen projects tracking well for 2025 production start: Wilkinson
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says he expects to know the final investment decisions on at least two new hydrogen projects in Atlantic Canada before the end of the year. Howev...
Apr 03, 2023
EU disinformation head: Canada can counter interference by boosting media literacy
OTTAWA - The European Union's head of combating foreign interference in communications says allegations that Beijing is meddling in Canada's elections can be an opportunity to improve the public's und...
Apr 03, 2023
NASA's 1st moon crew in 50 years includes 1 woman, 3 men
NASA on Monday named the four astronauts who will fly to the moon by the end of next year, including one woman and three men. The three Americans and one Canadian were introduced during a ceremony in ...
Apr 03, 2023
It's been a busy opening year for Ontario's fledgling sports-betting industry
TORONTO - The first year of legal single-game sports betting in Ontario has been a whirlwind for NorthStar Gaming CEO Michael Moskowitz. The province's fledgling market celebrates its first anniversar...
Apr 03, 2023
Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence
OTTAWA - The Health Standards Organization has released a new set of guidelines to help hospital workers manage children's pain - particularly for those who can't communicate when they're hurt. It's t...
Apr 03, 2023
Canadiens centre Sean Monahan undergoes season-ending groin surgery
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens announced Monday that veteran centre Sean Monahan has undergone season-ending groin surgery. Monahan of Brampton, Ont., has not played since Dec. 5. The 28-year-old p...
Apr 03, 2023