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Colby Cave's teammate Cooper Marody writes tribute song for memorial fund
Edmonton Oilers prospect Cooper Marody has written a song in memory of teammate Colby Cave to raise money for a memorial fund. Cave, from Battleford, Sask., died April 11 in a Toronto hospital after s...
Jun 11, 2020
For George Floyd, a complicated life and a notorious death
HOUSTON - Years before a bystander's video of George Floyd's last moments turned his name into a global cry for justice, Floyd trained a camera on himself. "I just want to speak to you all real quick,...
Jun 11, 2020
Murder suspect makes first court appearance
A man charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of Dylan Chretien just outside Prince Albert city limits appeared by phone for his first court appearance Thursday morning. Brandon S...
Jun 11, 2020
Immigration application system set for massive revamp in wake of COVID-19
OTTAWA - A complete overhaul of how Canada processes immigration applications is in the works as the federal government braces for a post-COVID-19 surge in demand for migration to Canada. The federal ...
Jun 11, 2020
NHL training camps set to open July 10, if medical and safety conditions allow
TORONTO - The NHL and the NHL Players' Association have announced that training camps will open July 10, provided medical and safety conditions allow and the parties reach an agreement on resuming pla...
Jun 11, 2020
Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk
WASHINGTON - Army Gen. Mark Milley, the nation's top military officer, said Thursday he was wrong to accompany President Donald Trump on a walk through Lafayette Square that ended in a photo op at a c...
Jun 11, 2020
Relay at Home
On Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Relay participants across Canada will come together to Relay At Home, our reimagined virtual event that you can enjoy from the comfort of home. Withinte...
Jun 11, 2020
Biden: Main worry is Trump will try to 'steal this election'
WASHINGTON - Joe Biden says his chief worry is that President Donald Trump will attempt to "steal" the November election, and the Democratic challenger says he's even considered the possibility that t...
Jun 11, 2020
Feds ask court for second extension on changes to assisted-dying law
OTTAWA - The federal government is asking a judge to extend the deadline for revising its law on medical aid in dying. A Quebec court found parts of the law unconstitutional last fall, ordering the go...
Jun 11, 2020
Now is perfect time to remove Confederate symbols from U.S. Capitol, says Pelosi
WASHINGTON - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says now is the time for lawmakers in the United States to remove prominent symbols of the country's racist past from places like Capitol Hill. Pelosi is callin...
Jun 11, 2020