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COVID critic had illness but died of drug overdose, B.C. coroner says
VICTORIA - A report from British Columbia's coroner says a prominent anti-vaccine and COVID critic died in 2021 of a drug overdose, although he also tested positive for the illness post-mortem. The re...
Feb 07, 2023
Former Canadian envoys to China urge Ottawa to launch foreign agent registry
OTTAWA - Two of Canada's former envoys to China say Ottawa is enabling foreign interference on Canadian soil by not launching a registry to track those acting on behalf of other countries. The Liberal...
Feb 07, 2023
AP sources: Walsh to leave Biden Cabinet for NHL union
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is expected to leave the Biden administration to run the National Hockey League Players' Association, according to two people familiar with his plans...
Feb 07, 2023
Source: Roughriders secure deal with former Alouettes receiver Wieneke
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' rebuild is quickly taking shape. A CFL source said the Riders agreed to a one-year deal with Montreal Alouettes receiver Jake Wieneke on Tuesday. Wieneke was slated to be...
Feb 07, 2023
Two Montreal police officers lied about 2017 death of detainee: ethics board
MONTREAL - Quebec's police ethics board says two Montreal officers lied to investigators about the 2017 death of a 23-year-old man in custody. Administrative judge Benoit Mc Mahon says Const. Mathieu ...
Feb 07, 2023
While survey takers say yes, unions say no to public money for private care
When it comes to fixing health care in the province and the country, it appears many people want more funding but are open to private options.Those were some of the findings that came from a recent su...
Feb 07, 2023
National reconciliation day to become September statutory holiday in B.C.
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to make Sept. 30 a paid statutory holiday marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Labour Minister Harry Bains intro...
Feb 07, 2023
Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby out vs. San Antonio Spurs
TORONTO - Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby will not be in the lineup when Toronto hosts the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Head coach Nick Nurse says Anunoby is still out with a left wrist sprain. The 25...
Feb 07, 2023
City of N.B. recognizes 13 with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medals
Over a dozen North Battleford residents were recognized for their years of service Monday night at the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal Ceremony at the Chapel Gallery.13 members of the @cityn...
Feb 07, 2023
Canadian forward Cyle Larin already a fan favourite in Spain with Real Valladolid
Canadian Cyle Larin has made a splash landing in La Liga. The 27-year-old from Brampton, Ont., has scored the winning goal off the bench in his first two appearances for Real Valladolid CF since joini...
Feb 07, 2023