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Lobby group seeks public inquiry, release of video in Montreal man's jail death
MONTREAL - An anti-racism lobby group is calling on the Quebec government to launch an independent public inquiry into the jail death of an illegally detained Black man in Montreal following an alterc...
Jan 07, 2023
Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone makes debut for Watford in F.A. Cup loss
READING, United Kingdom - Canadian international midfielder Ismael Kone made his debut for Watford on Saturday in a 2-0 loss to Reading in a third-round game in England's FA Cup. Kone played the full ...
Jan 07, 2023
Shiffrin still chasing Vonn’s record as her win streak ends
KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) - The frustration on Mikaela Shiffrin's face - mouth agape in apparent disappointment followed by pursed lips - lasted all of about 60 seconds. By the time the cameras mov...
Jan 07, 2023
SIRT will bring ‘oversight of the oversight,’ says head of Public Complaints Commission
Saskatchewan's new civilian-led investigation team is now active.Greg Gudelot, the executive director of Saskatchewan's Public Complaints Commission (PCC) and the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT)...
Jan 07, 2023
Vikings standout, Scherman commits to College of the Rockies
Battlefords local, Daivan Scherman is B.C. bound for the next chapter in her volleyball journey. Scherman, who is currently in her senior year at North Battleford Comprehensive High School has announc...
Jan 07, 2023
Japan PM visit could highlight LNG needs, as Tokyo pushes away from Russia and China
OTTAWA - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's first official visit to Canada will take place next week, as Tokyo looks to Canada to provide much-needed liquefied natural gas. Japan takes over the r...
Jan 07, 2023
'Senseless': After three years, mourners of Flight PS752 victims still seek justice
OTTAWA - Grieving relatives will mark three years since the Iranian military shot down Flight PS752 on Sunday by holding rallies across the country and pushing Ottawa to take a tougher stance against ...
Jan 07, 2023
Iran executes 2 more men detained amid nationwide protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran said it executed two men Saturday convicted of allegedly killing a paramilitary volunteer during a demonstration, the latest executions aimed at halting the nat...
Jan 07, 2023
Stars take 13th straight with 5-1 win over Klippers
Make it a lucky 13 straight for the Battlefords North Stars. The Stars extended their winning streak to 13 games with a 5-1 win over the division rival Klippers, Friday night in North Battleford.Three...
Jan 06, 2023
Calgary Flames finish the job against New York Islanders in 4-1 win
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames didn't let another game against the New York Islanders get away from them. Leading 3-1 after two periods, which the Flames also did in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders...
Jan 06, 2023