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Changing Armed Forces policies is slow and labour-intensive, external monitor says
OTTAWA - The military is finalizing a policy change to abolish its definition of sexual misconduct and to use the Criminal Code definition for sexual assault. The change, which is expected to be ready...
Nov 20, 2023

Fate of former RCMP official accused of leaking secrets now in hands of jury
OTTAWA - The fate of Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP official accused of leaking secrets, is now in the hands of a jury. The 12 jurors retired Monday to consider a verdict after Ontario Superior Cour...
Nov 20, 2023

Avs defenceman Makar, Leafs winger Nylander, Pens captain Crosby named NHL's 3 stars
NEW YORK - Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar, Toronto Maple Leafs right-wing William Nylander and Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Mak...
Nov 20, 2023

Boston Bruins forward Lucic to be arraigned on assault charge after wife called police to their home
BOSTON (AP) - Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic is scheduled to be arraigned on an assault charge in connection with his arrest this weekend after his wife called police to their home and said he trie...
Nov 20, 2023

Boston Bruins forward Lucic to be arraigned on assault charge after wife called police to their home
BOSTON (AP) - Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic is scheduled to be arraigned on an assault charge in connection with his arrest this weekend after his wife called police to their home and said he trie...
Nov 20, 2023

Mayor of Surrey, B.C., announces constitutional challenge over policing
SURREY, B.C. - The mayor of Surrey, B.C., says the city will mount a constitutional challenge to the province's appointment of an administrator to take over the police board and oversee the transition...
Nov 20, 2023

Mayor of Surrey, B.C., announces constitutional challenge over policing
SURREY, B.C. - The mayor of Surrey, B.C., says the city will mount a constitutional challenge to the province's appointment of an administrator to take over the police board and oversee the transition...
Nov 20, 2023

Feds to appeal court ruling that struck down cabinet order labelling plastics toxic
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government will appeal a recent Federal Court ruling that struck down a cabinet order underlying Ottawa's ban of some single-use plasti...
Nov 20, 2023

Defending Champions: Canada to meet Finland in Davis Cup Final 8 opener
MLAGA, Spain - The Canadian tennis teams are on top of the world as reigning champions of both the Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Cup. Now it's time for a fresh challenge: a successful title defen...
Nov 20, 2023

Lightning left wing Cole Koepke wearing neck guard following the death of Adam Johnson
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Cole Koepke was en route to a minor league game with Syracuse of the AHL when he heard from a friend that Adam Johnson had been cut by a skate blade during a game in Britain. After ...
Nov 20, 2023

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