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Luxembourg's royal family took refuge in Canada during Second World War: Crown Prince
OTTAWA - The Crown Prince of Luxembourg, who is in Toronto on an official trade visit, is highlighting how family his took refuge in Canada during the Second World War. Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Ma...
Jun 20, 2022

Federal Court approves class-action on behalf of off-reserve Indigenous children
VANCOUVER - The Federal Court of Canada has certified a class-action lawsuit against the federal government on behalf of off-reserve Indigenous children who were taken from their families and placed i...
Jun 20, 2022

Experts last to testify at coroner's inquiry into Quebec teen's police shooting death
SHERBROOKE, Que. - An expert told a Quebec coroner's inquiry into the police shooting of a 17-year-old teen today that the longer an intervention goes, the better the chance of a peaceful outcome. He ...
Jun 20, 2022

Hall of Famer Greg Vavra hoping Rourke can continue to blossom with B.C. Lions
Greg Vavra is firmly in B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke's corner. Rourke, a 24-year-old from Victoria, accounted for five touchdowns (five passing, two rushing) in B.C.'s season-opening 59-15 hom...
Jun 20, 2022

Canada's Masse wins third straight world 100 backstroke medal with silver in Budapest
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Kylie Masse took silver in the women's 100-metre backstroke at the world aquatic championships, finishing just short of a third straight world title in the event. Masse, from LaSal...
Jun 20, 2022

Israel coalition agrees to dissolve, hold new elections
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's office announced Monday that his weakened coalition will be disbanded and the country will head to new elections. Bennett has struggled to kee...
Jun 20, 2022

CHL announces new Memorial Cup point system hours before 2022 tournament begins
TORONTO - The Canadian Hockey League announced a new point system for the Memorial Cup hours before the start of the 2022 tournament. Teams will now earn three points for a regulation win, two points ...
Jun 20, 2022

Government House leader wants another year of hybrid Parliament for MPS
OTTAWA - Liberal House leader Mark Holland says the government plans to allow members of Parliament to appear virtually for another year. He made the announcement today after saying he spoke with Hous...
Jun 20, 2022

Weekend fire displaces eight residents in Westpointe
Damage is estimated at around 150 thousand dollars after a fire in the Westpointe neighbourhood on Saturday.City fire crews arrived on the scene to find smoke and flames engulfing a kitchen at the bac...
Jun 20, 2022

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Canada investing $4.9 billion to modernize Norad
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada will invest $4.9 billion over the next six years to modernize North America's defensive systems. More Coming. The Canadian Press
Jun 20, 2022