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In U.S., Indigenous groups echo Canadian complaints that Pope's apology falls short
WASHINGTON - Indigenous groups in the United States are echoing Canadian complaints about the Pope's apology to survivors of residential schools north of the border. The National Congress of American ...
Jul 27, 2022
Shelter in place order removed for residents of Cadotte Lake
A shelter in place order has been lifted for residents of Cadotte Lake on the Woodland Cree First Nation. Peace Regional RCMP put the order in place after receiving a 911 call around 9:40 Tuesdsay nig...
Jul 27, 2022
Biden tests negative for COVID-19, ends 'strict isolation'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is ending his COVID-19 isolation after testing negative for the virus on Tuesday night and again on Wednesday. That's according to a letter the White House releas...
Jul 27, 2022
CAMH to study effects of psilocybin on depression after receiving first federal grant
TORONTO - The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health says it has been awarded Canada's first federal grant to study the effects of a psychedelic chemical component in "magic mushrooms" on treatment-re...
Jul 27, 2022
Griner testifies at Russia drug trial about interrogation
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) - The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner resumed Wednesday in a Russian court with Griner testifying that a language interpreter provided during her questioning...
Jul 27, 2022
Griner testifies at Russia drug trial about interrogation
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) - The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner resumed Wednesday in a Russian court with Griner testifying that a language interpreter provided during her questioning...
Jul 27, 2022
Grande Prairie-born swimmer to represent Canada at the Commonwealth Games
A Grande Prairie-born swimmer will be representing Canada at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.Stephen Calkins lived here until he was eight years old but says he still has some memories o...
Jul 27, 2022
Pope visit moves to Quebec, Hockey Canada hearings continue : In The News for July 27
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 27 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jul 27, 2022
MPs to resume committee probe of Hockey Canada's sex assault settlement
OTTAWA - Hockey Canada's president is expected to appear before the House of Commons heritage committee today as hearings into how the governing body handled allegations of sexual assault continue. Ho...
Jul 27, 2022
British High Commission to welcome military specialist on Russia's threat to Arctic
OTTAWA - Britain is sending a military expert on the threat posed by Russia and China in the Arctic to work in the British High Commission in Ottawa. In a sign of deepening co-operation between Canada...
Jul 27, 2022