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First Nations leader says little change for women's safety since Pickton murders
BELLA BELLA, B.C. - An Indigenous leader in British Columbia says little has changed since the crimes of serial killer Robert Pickton, as community members reflect on news that he is in life-threateni...
May 22, 2024
Senators pass new rules entrenching independent groups, angering Tories
OTTAWA - Canada's upper house has adopted a new set of rules that the Liberal government says will further entrench its independence, as the dominos from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Senate reforms...
May 22, 2024
Indigenous CBC employee's discrimination claims to be heard by human-rights tribunal
OTTAWA - An Indigenous employee with the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. is taking up the fight against what he describes as systemic racism by his employer. Richard Agecoutay, 61, has been granted a huma...
May 22, 2024
Ireland and Spain recognized a Palestinian state shortly after Norway announces its recognition
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Ireland and Spain have recognized a Palestinian state. Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said Wednesday it was a move coordinated with Spain and Norway, "an historic and imp...
May 22, 2024
Sherpa guide Kami Rita climbs Mount Everest for his record 30th time, his second one this month
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Renowned Sherpa mountain guide Kami Rita scaled Mount Everest for a record 30th time Wednesday, completing his second climb this month to the top of the world. Rita reached the...
May 22, 2024
Sherpa guide Kami Rita climbs Mount Everest for his record 30th time, his second one this month
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Renowned Sherpa mountain guide Kami Rita scaled Mount Everest for a record 30th time Wednesday, completing his second climb this month to the top of the world. Rita reached the...
May 21, 2024
Iran's supreme leader to preside over funeral for president and others killed in helicopter crash
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's supreme leader will preside over a funeral Wednesday for the country's late president, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash. Ayatollah Ali...
May 21, 2024
Whitecaps lose 1-0 to Cavalry, but advance to Voyageurs Cup semifinals
VANCOUVER - Both sides came out winners in Canadian Championship competition at BC Place on Tuesday night. Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League logged its first road win of the year with a 1-0 vi...
May 21, 2024
Barbie will make dolls to honour Williams, Sinclair and star athletes
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Barbie dolls will honour Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair and tennis champion Venus Williams, plus seven other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel on Wed...
May 21, 2024
Stingers scorch Surge 97-79 in front of record CEBL crowd
CALGARY - The Edmonton Stingers had Tuesday's season opener circled on the calendar a few months ago, determined and motivated to knock off a provincial rival that gave them nothing but headaches last...
May 21, 2024