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RCMP emergency alert policy in place nearly two years after N.S. shooting spree
OTTAWA - Nearly two years after it was criticized for not issuing an emergency alert during a 13-hour-long killing spree in Nova Scotia, the RCMP finally has a national Alert Ready policy in place. Th...
Jun 17, 2022
Ottawa police says this year's Canada Day will see 'unprecedented' security response
OTTAWA - An Ottawa police officer says this year will see an "unprecedented and unique Canada Day" with a never-before-seen security posture in the city. The officer says this year is the first time t...
Jun 17, 2022
Hamilton Tiger-Cats shuffle offensive line for game versus Stampeders
HAMILTON - In the space of a week, American rookie offensive lineman Tyrone Riley has gone from the Hamilton Tiger-Cat's practice roster to the starting lineup. The six-foot-six, 290-pound Riley will ...
Jun 17, 2022
168 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Canada, including 141 in Quebec
OTTAWA - Federal officials say there are 168 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 141 cases have been reported in Quebec, 21 in Ontario, four in Alberta and ...
Jun 17, 2022
'I felt disgusted:' Elks DB Gainey ready to move on from lopsided season-opening loss
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks aren't thinking about the pomp and circumstance that comes with a home opener. They're not thinking about the special atmosphere that comes to a CFL stadium when the Saska...
Jun 17, 2022
Quebec RCMP say search complete of properties allegedly connected with neo-Nazi group
PLESSISVILLE, Que. - The RCMP say search warrants executed Thursday on properties southwest of Quebec City allegedly connected to a neo-Nazi terrorist group were completed without incident and the inv...
Jun 17, 2022
CF Montreal returns from break for first-ever matchup against Austin FC
MONTREAL - CF Montral is looking to keep its strong run of form going as it returns from Major League Soccer's two week international break with a match Saturday against visiting Austin FC. It will ma...
Jun 17, 2022
FIA directive to reduce bouncing receives mixed reviews from drivers
Reviews were mixed among Formula Drivers on the FIA's directive to reduce the bouncing of cars ahead of this weekend's Montreal Grand Prix. The FIA's directive was the theme of the opening drivers' pr...
Jun 17, 2022
'A game changer for the organization:' new practice facility helping VI Raiders ready for 2022 season
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders have finished spring camp and have fast forwarded into their player signing window.Camp featured nearly 60 athletes at the end of May and general manager Josh Williams said he...
Jun 17, 2022
Former Kentucky basketball player, analyst Mike Pratt dies
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Athletics Hall of Famer Mike Pratt, who helped lead the Wildcats to three SEC championships and two Elite Eight appearances, has died. He was 73. Pratt, a UK Sports Net...
Jun 17, 2022