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Separate controversial Criminal Code changes from Online Harms Act, advocates urge
OTTAWA - More than 15 civil society groups are urging the justice minister to hive off proposed changes to the Criminal Code and Human Rights Act from a bill aimed at tackling online harms. The Canadi...
May 07, 2024
Israel's military operation in Rafah 'completely unacceptable,' Joly says
OTTAWA - Canada's foreign minister says Israel's invasion of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip is "completely unacceptable," and she's holding out hope that ceasefire talks will prevail. Israeli off...
May 07, 2024
Senators name Travis Green as head coach, sign him to four-year deal
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have named Travis Green as head coach and signed him to a four-year contract. Green takes over the NHL club from interim head coach Jacques Martin, who coached the team af...
May 07, 2024
Montreal police, prosecutors launch project to better address strangulation cases
Montreal police and the Quebec prosecutor's office are launching a pilot project to help authorities better address domestic violence-related strangulations. Police say strangulation deserves particul...
May 07, 2024
The latest developments on the shooting near Drake's Toronto mansion
One man has been sent to hospital after a shooting near rapper Drake's mansion in Toronto. Police have taped off the area as they continue to investigate. Here are the latest developments (all times e...
May 07, 2024
Six Canadian children repatriated from detention in Syria, Global Affairs Canada says
OTTAWA - The Global Affairs Department says six Canadian children have been repatriated from detention in northeastern Syria. The department says the focus is now on protecting the children's privacy ...
May 07, 2024
Oilers captain McDavid named Hart finalist along with MacKinnon, Kucherov
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid was named a finalist for this year's Hart Trophy on Tuesday as he seeks to win the NHL's most valuable player award for a second straight season. Colo...
May 07, 2024
Canadian forward Ayo Akinola and Toronto FC agree to terminate contract
TORONTO - Canadian forward Ayo Akinola is leaving Toronto FC after agreeing to a mutual termination of his contract. The 24-year-old scored 18 goals in 96 appearances across all competitions since joi...
May 07, 2024
Shooting near Drake's Toronto's home sends one to hospital, police look for suspect
There is a large police presence outside Drake's Toronto mansion, local news outlets are reporting, following an overnight shooting in the area. Police tape and cruisers have blocked off an area outsi...
May 07, 2024
Ballard Power Systems Q1 loss grows from year ago, revenue up 9%
VANCOUVER - Ballard Power Systems saw its first-quarter loss deepen compared with a year ago as its revenue rose nine per cent. The Vancouver-based fuel cell maker, which keeps its books in U.S. dolla...
May 07, 2024
