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Ex-PQ member Harold LeBel admits to kissing complainant but denies sex assault charge
RIMOUSKI, Que. - Former Parti Qubcois legislator Harold LeBel has taken the stand in his sexual assault trial and is denying the allegations against him. LeBel testified today in Rimouski, Que., that ...
Nov 14, 2022
Environment minister says missions cap on oil and gas expected by end of 2023
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Canada's promised emissions cap on the oil and gas sector won't be finalized for another year. Canadian environment leaders at the COP27 climate ta...
Nov 14, 2022
Former Hockey Canada executive Nicholson to testify before parliamentary committee
OTTAWA - Former Hockey Canada president and CEO Bob Nicholson is scheduled to speak before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage on Tuesday. Nicholson has been an executive with the Edmonton Oil...
Nov 14, 2022
Canadian rugby player suffers traumatic brain injury in Bali car crash
DENPASAR, Indonesia - Canadian rugby player Nick Allen was hospitalized in Indonesia with a traumatic brain injury after a car crash last week in Bali, Rugby Canada said. Allen, 26, who played for the...
Nov 14, 2022
Mental break paid big dividends for Canadian pro fisher Cooper Gallant
He spent hundreds of hours driving his truck and boat trying to qualify for the Elite Series but it was 10 minutes of reflection that ultimately allowed Canadian Cooper Gallant to break into bass fish...
Nov 14, 2022
Come Together Christmas Campaign launches in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie and Peace region residents are being asked to "Come Together" this holiday season to support several non-profit agencies make Christmas a little brighter for those less fortunate. The c...
Nov 14, 2022
Pakistan reverses course, bans 'Joyland' from cinemas
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistan has reversed a previous decision to show its Oscar entry, "Joyland," and has banned it from movie theaters, a government official said Monday. The movie, which features a lov...
Nov 14, 2022
Raptors guard Trent out against Detroit with sore hip as Raptors' injury woes grow
DETROIT - Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. has been ruled out for Toronto's game at Detroit with a sore right hip. The Raptors confirmed their latest injury hours before the Raptors and Pistons faced off ...
Nov 14, 2022
Suspect in deadly U.Va. shooting taken into custody
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - The suspect in a shooting at the University of Virginia that killed three members of the football team was taken into custody Monday, more than 13 hours after he allegedly ...
Nov 14, 2022
Maple Leafs say Muzzin out indefinitely with spine injury, Brodie on IR
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without veteran defenceman Jake Muzzin for at least the next three months. The team said Monday that Muzzin is out indefinitely with a cervical spine injury a...
Nov 14, 2022