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Canada can't say when it will clear 140,000 backlogged cases for First Nations kids
OTTAWA - Canada has told the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal it can't say when it will work through a backlog of some 140,000 cases related to First Nations child services. That has led to a prominent ...
Dec 12, 2024
Veteran jockey Justin Stein retires again, this time to become horse-racing steward
TORONTO - This time, it feels right for Justin Stein to hang up his tack. The veteran jockey is retiring after 19 seasons riding thoroughbreds. Stein, 44, left horse racing after 2016 but returned to ...
Dec 12, 2024
Toronto FC sees pace and potential in newly acquired Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade
TORONTO - In acquiring Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade, Toronto FC picks up pace and potential - at a reasonable price. "An interesting addition to our current group," Toronto GM Jason Hernandez said ...
Dec 12, 2024
Israeli strike in Gaza kills 25 people as US makes new push for a ceasefire
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli airstrike hit the central Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 25 Palestinians and wounding dozens more, Palestinian medics said, just hours after Presi...
Dec 12, 2024
Montreal suburb declares 'end of deer saga' after killing 105 animals in urban park
MONTREAL - A Montreal suburb is declaring the "end of the deer saga" today after completing its plan to cull a growing herd of white-tailed deer in one of its parks. The City of Longueuil says a total...
Dec 12, 2024
Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut Ontario's electricity exports to U.S. states
OTTAWA - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is brushing off threats from Ontario to restrict electricity exports. On Wednesday, Ford said Ontario is contemplating restricting electricity exports to Mic...
Dec 12, 2024
Vancouver Island First Nation whose ex-chief met Capt. Cook files claim against B.C.
VICTORIA - A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European explorers in the region almost 250 years ago is taking British Columbia to court, seeking title to their tradit...
Dec 12, 2024
Vancouver Island First Nation whose ex-chief met Capt. Cook files claim against B.C.
VICTORIA - A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European explorers in the region almost 250 years ago is taking British Columbia to court, seeking title to their tradit...
Dec 12, 2024
Star centre J.T. Miller set to return to Vancouver Canucks' lineup against Panthers
VANCOUVER - Star centre J.T. Miller will return to the Canucks' lineup on Thursday when Vancouver hosts the Florida Panthers. The 31-year old forward took an indefinite leave from the team last month ...
Dec 12, 2024
New $1.4M fund aims to bring more veterinarians to rural B.C.
VICTORIA - A new program is offering up to $25,000 to help clinics attract more veterinarians to the rural British Columbia. Businesses can apply for a portion of the $1.4 million recruitment and rete...
Dec 12, 2024