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Fort St. John RCMP searching for wanted man
Fort St. John RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a man currently wanted for assault.Twenty-nine-year-old Coby Roy Skiffington is wanted on two counts of assault and one count of fail...
Nov 28, 2024
Future of Sports in Canada Commission head invites more people to speak up
CALGARY - The woman at the helm of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission says many Canadians have participated so far and she encourages more to get involved. Former Ontario justice Lise Maisonneuv...
Nov 28, 2024
Canadian women expect physical challenge from Iceland in soccer friendly in Spain
Interim coach Cindy Tye is expecting a stiff challenge Friday when the sixth-ranked Canadians take on No. 13 Iceland in an international women's soccer friendly in Spain. Iceland posted a 4-1-1 record...
Nov 28, 2024
Report on hazing in sports shows disconnect between policy and reality
TORONTO - A new study finds there's a disconnect between how hazing on sports teams in Canada is perceived and the realities of toxic culture. The Coaches Association of Ontario, with support from Hyd...
Nov 28, 2024
'Clearly identifiable signs': Quebec report highlights domestic violence risk factors
MONTREAL - A Quebec committee that examines domestic violence deaths has found that many victims aren't accessing the help they need even if the signs of violence are clear. The Comit d'examen des dcs...
Nov 28, 2024
Montreal shopping mall playing ‘Baby Shark’ song to prevent unhoused from loitering
MONTREAL - A shopping mall and office complex in downtown Montreal is being criticized for using the popular children's song "Baby Shark" to discourage unhoused people from loitering in its emergency ...
Nov 28, 2024
Ottawa Charge bring 'relentless' identity to nation's capital in second PWHL season
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Charge have a revitalized roster, a new identity and a redefined mentality heading into the Professional Women's Hockey League's second season. After missing the playoffs by just t...
Nov 28, 2024
Montreal billionaire sued for allegedly paying minors for sex wants names of accusers
MONTREAL - A lawyer representing Quebec electronics billionaire Robert Miller says his client must know who his accusers are in a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging he paid minors for sex. Karim R...
Nov 28, 2024
MD of Peace implementing permanent road bans
The Municipal District of Peace has announced several permanent road bans due to weight restrictions in their community.RR242 north of Hwy 2 for 2 miles (Bylaw No.686) - over 1 ton prohibited,RR242 no...
Nov 28, 2024
Cyprus could become a member of NATO when conditions permit, the country's president says
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Cyprus could apply to become a member of NATO once its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with U.S. help to bring them up to the standards of the world's ...
Nov 28, 2024