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Official languages watchdog receives complaint about English-only report on Payette
OTTAWA - The scathing report that led to Julie Payette's resignation as governor general was published only in English and that has prompted a complaint to Canada's official languages commissioner. Co...
Feb 15, 2021
Spectacular goal by Canadian Alphonso Davies lifts Bayern Munich to 3-3 draw
MUNICH - A spectacular goal by Canadian Alphonso Davies earned Bayern Munich a 3-3 tie with promoted Arminia Bielefeld in the Bundesliga on Monday. Trailing 3-2, Davies scored on a left-footed ro...
Feb 15, 2021
Comedian Mike Ward's case before Supreme Court tests limits of artistic freedom
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada heard an appeal Monday from comedian Mike Ward, who was found by a lower court to have discriminated against a disabled singer in one of his routines. Ward's lawye...
Feb 15, 2021
Former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson found dead in hotel room
BRANDON, Fla. - Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead Monday at a Florida hotel room, days after authorities spoke with him as part of a welfare check, according to the Hillsborough ...
Feb 15, 2021
Grande Prairie adds 11 new COVID-19 cases, two recoveries
The City of Grande Prairie recorded 11 new cases of COVID-19 for Sunday alongside two recoveries, bringing the city's active case total to 206 as of the end of day Feb. 14.That is the highest level of...
Feb 15, 2021
Former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson found dead in hotel room
BRANDON, Fla. - Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead Monday at a Florida hotel room, days after authorities spoke with him as part of a welfare check, according to the Hillsborough ...
Feb 15, 2021
Montreal archdiocese hires ex-judge to review church files, identify abuse cases
Montreal's archdiocese has mandated a retired Quebec Superior Court justice to review its files and identify any information tied to sexual abuse against minors or vulnerable people. The archdiocese s...
Feb 15, 2021
RCMP looking for suspect in Wembley fire hall, public works building break-ins
Beaverlodge RCMP are continuing to search for the suspect they believe is responsible for a pair of break-ins in Wembley earlier this month - one at the fire hall and one at the town's public works bu...
Feb 15, 2021
Military deploys recon teams to border as feds prepare border-testing sites
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is deploying reconnaissance teams to the border as the federal government prepares to enlist the military's help in screening travellers for COVID-19. Prime Minister...
Feb 15, 2021
Raptors president Ujiri says fight for equality will continue outside of courts
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says he will continue to fight for equality outside the courts now that a lawsuit against him has been dropped. Ujiri issued a statement Monday in which he thanke...
Feb 15, 2021