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Native women's association says high school students should be taught about genocide
OTTAWA - The Native Women's Association of Canada says the ongoing genocide of Indigenous peoples should be part of Canadian high school curriculums, and the organization has developed a graphic guide...
Jun 19, 2023
Lewis Hamilton on Red Bull’s F1 dominance: 'It's likely they will win every race'
MONTREAL - Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says he's come to terms with the possibility of not winning a race this season. The Red Bull car is just too good. Red Bull is a perfect eight...
Jun 19, 2023
Police seeking suspect following disturbing baseball bat attack in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local Mounties say an 18-year-old was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after he was attacked on video in the Harewood neighbourhood.It happened on Friday, June 16 just before 5 p....
Jun 19, 2023
Fentanyl detected in 9 of 10 illicit drug toxicity deaths, B.C. coroner says
VICTORIA - The death toll for illicit drug overdoses in British Columbia has surpassed 1,000 people just five months into the year. A statement from the BC Coroners Service says the 176 deaths in May ...
Jun 19, 2023
With starter and backup away, Greg Ranjitsingh set for first start in Toronto FC goal
TORONTO - With starter Sean Johnson and backup Tomas Romero away on international duty, Greg Ranjitsingh will make his first start in goal for Toronto FC on Wednesday at FC Cincinnati. The 29-year-old...
Jun 19, 2023
Temple leader who supported separate Sikh state is shot dead in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. - The president of a Sikh gurdwara who was accused of murder and terrorism in India has been shot dead outside his temple in Surrey, British Columbia. The general secretary of the Guru Na...
Jun 19, 2023
No time for 'games': B.C. solicitor general gives deadline for Surrey policing report
VICTORIA - British Columbia's solicitor general accuses the City of Surrey of playing games around its decision to retain the RCMP as its policing agency. Mike Farnworth issued a statement saying he b...
Jun 19, 2023
Police investigation into 2018 Canada junior team questioned at parliamentary hearing
OTTAWA - The handling of the investigation into sexual assault allegations made against the 2018 Canadian junior hockey team was questioned at a parliamentary committee on Monday. Judge Rosemarie Aqui...
Jun 19, 2023
Canada Day events to feature citizenship ceremony in Ottawa, cross-country concert
OTTAWA - Canada Day celebrations this year are set to feature a citizenship ceremony for 17 people in Ottawa, speeches from dignitaries and a cross-country concert with Canadian musicians. Ottawa's Le...
Jun 19, 2023
Indigenous artist's design chosen for Afghan war monument
OTTAWA - Veterans of the war in Afghanistan were influential in choosing the final design for a monument that will memorialize Canada's contributions in the conflict. Artist Adrian Stimson, a member o...
Jun 19, 2023