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B.C. parent launches class-action lawsuit against makers of Fortnite video game
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be "as addictive as possible" for children. In ...
Mar 20, 2023
CFLPA, NLLPA fighting to give their memberships access to workers' compensation
It's five years and counting for the CFL Players' Association and executive director Brian Ramsay. The CFLPA has been fighting to have its members covered by workers' compensation since 2018. That's w...
Mar 20, 2023
Canada denies role in detention, torture of former Guantanamo Bay detainee
OTTAWA - The federal government denies Canada supplied faulty information that contributed to the detention and torture of a man who was held at Guantanamo Bay for 14 years. In a statement of defence ...
Mar 20, 2023
Idaho OKs veto-proof bill to allow execution by firing squad
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A bill that would allow Idaho to execute condemned inmates by firing squad is headed to the governor's desk after passing the Legislature on Monday with a veto-proof majority. Firi...
Mar 20, 2023
Italian defender Corbo back with CF Montreal following transfer from Bologna FC
MONTREAL - Defender Gabriele Corbo is back with CF Montreal following a transfer from Italian club Bologna FC. Corbo signed a two-season contract for the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Major League So...
Mar 20, 2023
Zibanejad, Makar, Swayman named NHL's three stars of the week
New York Rangers centre Mika Zibanejad, Colorado defenceman Cale Makar and Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman are the NHL three stars of the week. Zibanejad registered multiple points in all four of his...
Mar 20, 2023
Alberta MCU continues investigating Grande Cache homicide
A homicide that occurred in Grande Cache on February 21 is still under investigation by the Alberta Major Crimes Unit. Mounties have identified the victim as 52-year-old Grande Cache resident, Robert ...
Mar 20, 2023
Canadian Chris Johnston looking to again make Classic history
It's been steadily upward at the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic for Chris Johnston. The Peterborough, Ont., native has cracked the top-10 of pro bass fishing's premier event the last two years. After...
Mar 20, 2023
Nexus trusted-traveller program to fully resume by April 24 after yearlong standoff
OTTAWA - The federal government says the Nexus trusted-traveller program will fully ramp back up within five weeks, allowing frequent border crossers to complete their applications and speed up their ...
Mar 20, 2023
Not a refugee, not quite a resident: Ukrainians who fled to Canada in 'grey area'
OTTAWA - Several immigrant specialists say Ukrainians who have fled to Canada with an emergency visa are stuck in a "grey area" of the immigration system, and they're urging the government to make cha...
Mar 20, 2023