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Canadian men face tough opposition in Dubai for kickoff of World Rugby sevens season
The Canadian men will find themselves in tough company when they kick off World Rugby's sevens season next month in Dubai. Canada will play New Zealand, South Africa and Samoa in Pool A of the Dec. 2-...
Nov 07, 2023
Former fullback Ashtone Morgan relishes new role with Toronto FC front office
TORONTO - Ashtone Morgan credits then-assistant coach Jason Bent for setting him on the right path when he signed his first contract with Toronto FC. Bent, now part of Greg Vanney's coaching staff at ...
Nov 07, 2023
Edmonton Oilers place struggling goaltender Jack Campbell on waivers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have placed struggling goaltender Jack Campbell on waivers and plan to assign him to their American Hockey League affiliate. Campbell has a 1-4-0 record with a 4.50 goal...
Nov 07, 2023
B.C. Indigenous leaders lobby for transition from open-net salmon farms
OTTAWA - An alliance of British Columbia Indigenous leaders is calling on the federal government to stand firm on plans to transition away from open-net salmon farms in B.C. waters by 2025. Chiefs fro...
Nov 07, 2023
Israeli military says its ground forces are battling Hamas 'in the depths' of Gaza City
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Israeli military said Tuesday that its ground forces are now fighting in "the depths" of Gaza City. The comments signaled a new stage by the Israeli military as it m...
Nov 07, 2023
Ukrainian children abducted by Russia appeal for Canadian MPs to help
OTTAWA - Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during its assault on their country are sharing the stories of their captivity with Canadian parliamentarians, in hopes they will help rescue others. Mem...
Nov 07, 2023
Residential school records released day before archbishop testifies at Senate
OTTAWA - A Catholic archdiocese that includes parts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario released long-awaited residential schools records this week. The news comes as religious leaders face accusati...
Nov 07, 2023
Ottawa 'must act' to overhaul RCMP's federal policing program, committee report says
OTTAWA - A committee of parliamentarians says the RCMP's federal policing program suffers from challenges that undermine its ability to fulfil an essential role in the security and intelligence commun...
Nov 07, 2023
UPDATE: Preliminary approval granted for mixed-use building at former Legion site
Vernon City Council has supported in principle the applications for a large, mixed-use building in the downtown core.Located at 3300 31st Avenue, the former site of the Legion building, the proposed s...
Nov 07, 2023
Province buys land to expand provincial parks
The B.C. government has acquired 109 hectares of land to be added to five provincial parks.The newly acquired land is valued at $1.9 million and includes:* Wells Gray Park (near Clearwater): 33.25 hec...
Nov 07, 2023
