Author Archives:
New York City FC coach measured in praise of TFC's Pozuelo, saying 'He's not Messi'
While many see Toronto FC playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo as one of the leading MLS MVP candidates this season, New York City FC coach Ronny Deila is measured in his approval. "For me it's not about one p...
Oct 27, 2020
Canadians support professor's use of offensive language, in context: poll
OTTAWA - A new survey suggests Canadians are broadly supportive of freedom of speech on university campuses, at all costs. The poll comes as debate continues over a case at the University of Ottawa in...
Oct 27, 2020
Fairview Flyers announce positive case of COVID-19
The North West Junior Hockey League's Fairview Flyers have announced that on October 26 a member of the Flyers organization had tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement on the Flyers Facebook page...
Oct 27, 2020
'Not RCMP investigating RCMP:' Bill to create civilian police oversight in Nunavut
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut is not closing the door on having its own police oversight body and new legislation would allow it to start hiring civilian investigative groups, says the territory's deputy...
Oct 27, 2020
Deaf blind woman's rights breached by how student loan administered: court
TORONTO - An Ontario court has ruled that the provincial and federal governments must operate their student loan program in a way that ensures those with disabilities who take longer to complete their...
Oct 27, 2020
Woman injured in police shooting says cops let boyfriend die
WAUKEGAN, Ill. - A Black woman who was shot by police last week in suburban Chicago said Tuesday that officers did nothing more than cover her boyfriend with a blanket after he was shot and left him o...
Oct 27, 2020
4 dead, 15 rescued in English Channel migrant boat sinking
PARIS - At least four people, including two young children, died Tuesday when a boat carrying at least 19 migrants capsized off France while trying to cross the English Channel to Britain, French auth...
Oct 27, 2020
World champion Coleman banned 2 yrs; to miss Tokyo Olympics
MONACO - Men's 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman was banned for two years on Tuesday and lost his chance to succeed Usain Bolt as the fastest man at the Olympic Games. Track and field's Athle...
Oct 27, 2020
Grande Prairie's business community prepared with mask bylaw in force
As of Monday afternoon, the City and County of Grande Prairie had combined for a total of 106 active cases of COVID-19. As a result of the 100 active case threshold being met, the City of Grande Prair...
Oct 27, 2020
Hugh Laurie goes for bumpy political ride in PBS' 'Roadkill'
LOS ANGELES - On screen, Hugh Laurie has been by turns irascible ("House"), villainous ("The Night Manager") and a comedic delight ("Jeeves & Wooster"). In a conversation about his latest project,...
Oct 27, 2020