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Quebec firm made illegal donations to Liberals, Tories over seven years
OTTAWA - Canada's elections watchdog says a Quebec engineering firm illegally donated more than $46,000 to federal political entities over a period of seven years. The firm, now known as Norda Stelo I...
Jul 16, 2020

Burris named first-ballot inductee into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
For one of the few times in his life, Henry Burris was left speechless. The 18-year veteran quarterback headlines the Canadian Football Hall of Fame's 2020 class that was unveiled Thursday. Burris, 45...
Jul 16, 2020

Canada's militarized police forces face defunding and de-tasking', experts say
HALIFAX - As a statement of police power, the armoured rescue vehicle that Halifax Regional Police had planned to buy for more than $300,000 spoke volumes about the militarization of law enf...
Jul 16, 2020

Jaime McMillan, a veteran TFC executive, joins Columbus Crew as vice-president
TORONTO - Jaime McMillan, who became a key member of Toronto FC's front office after coming on board in 2010, has joined Columbus Crew SC. Columbus announced Thursday that it has named McMillan v...
Jul 16, 2020

Royal Canadian Navy to replace 'seaman' in rank titles with gender-neutral term
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Navy is looking to chart new waters by dropping the term "seaman" when referring to its most junior sailors and replacing it with something more gender-neutral. Navies arou...
Jul 16, 2020

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Federal judge calls for review of CSIS over latest failure on warrants
OTTAWA - A federal judge says the Canadian Security Intelligence Service failed to disclose its reliance on information that was likely collected illegally when seeking warrants to probe extremis...
Jul 16, 2020

Police suggest missing Quebec father may be alive and seeking shelter
ST-APOLLINAIRE, Que. - Quebec provincial police say the father of two young girls found dead over the weekend in a rural area southwest of Quebec City may be desperate and looking for materials to ens...
Jul 16, 2020

Michelle Obama to host podcast on health, relationships
LOS ANGELES - Michelle Obama will let her own voice be heard on a new podcast. The former first lady will host "The Michelle Obama Podcast" on the streaming service, the Obama's Higher Ground and Spot...
Jul 16, 2020

New online hockey officiating program available for Sask. high school students
The Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) is offering a new officiating program for high school students in the province, something a local official says is a great development.According to a media re...
Jul 16, 2020

Wolfpack won't play in Toronto this season due to travel and other restrictions
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack will start and finish the 2020 Super League season in England. The Super League announced its revamped schedule for the resumption of rugby league play, with Toronto pla...
Jul 16, 2020