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CanadaJun 22, 2022

Sports minister freezing Hockey Canada's government funding

The federal government is freezing Hockey Canada's federal funding. It's over the organization's handling of an alleged sexual assault by members of the 2018 gold-medal winning world junior hockey team and an out-of-court settlement. Minister of Sport Pascale St-Onge says the national sport body will only have its funding restored once it discloses the recommendations of improvement provided by a third-party law firm hired to investigate the alleged incident.
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CanadaJun 22, 2022

Parliamentary Budget Officer's report confirms Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is leaking a lot of cash

The latest report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer confirms the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is leaking a lot of cash. A new analysis shows the pipeline running between the Edmonton-area and port in Burnaby is worth about 1.2 billion dollars less than its estimated value 18 months ago. Delayed completion, not expected until late next year, plus the ballooning cost of the project which is now set at more than 21-billion dollars, all factored into the troubling estimate. The pipeline was bought by the federal government in 2018 when environmental opposition encouraged Kinder Morgan to
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CanadaJun 21, 2022

Canada's Masse wins third straight world 100 backstroke medal with silver in Budapest

Kylie Masse took silver in the women's 100-metre backstroke at the world aquatic championships, finishing just short of a third straight world title in the event. Masse, from LaSalle, Ont., finished in 58.40 seconds, .18 seconds behind winner Regan Smith of the United States. Claire Curzan of the U.S., was third in 58.67 seconds. Masse got the fastest start in the field of eight swimmers and was beside Smith out of the turn. Masse pressured Smith over the final 50 metres, but the American touched the wall just ahead of the two-time champion. It's the sixth world championship medal for Masse,
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CanadaJun 20, 2022

Freeland, Yellen say they are working together to combat soaring global inflation

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen say the two countries are working together to combat rising inflation by ensuring supply chains are more resilient. The pair spoke about the turbulent global economy at a joint news conference in downtown Toronto on Monday afternoon, which marks Yellen's first trip to Canada as secretary of the Treasury. During the news conference, Freeland said the two countries are facing a consequential time for the global economy, which comes with a historic opportunity to ensure resiliency in supply chains that will prevent futur
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CanadaJun 20, 2022

Canada investing $4.9 billion to modernize Norad

Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada will invest 4.9 billion dollars over the next six years to modernize North America's aging defensive systems. At a news conference at CFB Trenton, Ontario this morning, Anand said this is the most significant upgrade to Norad from a Canadian perspective in almost four decades. The funding is the first of an estimated 40 billion dollars that will be spent over the next 20 years to upgrade the early warning system. It will include plans to build new radar networks to detect threats coming over the Arctic, as well as command and control systems, and advanc
CanadaJun 18, 2022

92 year old priest charged with assault in historic Manitoba residential school case

Manitoba RCMP say a 92 year old priest has been charged after a decade-long investigation into the Fort Alexander Residential School northeast of Winnipeg.Arthur Masse was charged with one count of indecent assault on a 10 year old girl.The school was opened in 1905 in the community of Fort Alexander, which later became the Sagkeeng First Nation.The school closed in 1970.Mounties have said that officers with the major crime unit began looking into the residential school in 2010 and a criminal investigation began the following year.Police have said the investigation involved reviewing archived
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CanadaJun 17, 2022

168 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Canada, including 141 in Quebec

Federal officials say there are 168 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 141 cases have been reported in Quebec, 21 in Ontario, four in Alberta and two in British Columbia as of Friday.Canada's chief public health officer says all infections have been in men aged 20 to 69.Dr. Theresa Tam told a news conference that many cases have been linked to sexual contact with other men, but the virus can spread to anyone who has had close physical contact with an infected person.Tam says local health authorities have indicated that the rate of growth is slowing,
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CanadaJun 16, 2022

Freeland touts previously announced measures to combat hot inflation

Amid stubbornly hot inflation and rising interest rates, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland detailed financial commitments to ``help make life more affordable for millions of Canadians'', but the measures were all previously announced. Freeland delivered a keynote address about the state of the Canadian economy at the Empire Club of Canada in downtown Toronto on Thursday afternoon. In her speech, Freeland highlighted the federal government's ``Affordability Plan,'' which she referred to as a suite of measures totalling $8.9 billion in new support for Canadians in 2022. The measures were all i
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CanadaJun 15, 2022

Toronto's Black residents receive apology from the city's interim police chief as the force released unseen race-based data

Toronto's Black residents received an apology from the city's interim police chief today as the force released previously unseen race-based data on use of force. Toronto's interim police chief has apologized to the city's Black community as the force releases previously unseen race-based data on its use of force and strip searches. James Ramer says the force has not done enough to ensure everyone receives fair and unbiased treatment. The apology was swiftly rejected by some, including one activist who noted that Black people have called for years for police to stop treating them unfairly. Bev

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BCMar 31, 2026

Third man charged with first-degree murder in Lethbridge homicide

A 42-year-old Lethbridge man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 27-year-old man, marking the third arrest in the case, according to a police news release. The Lethbridge Police Service said the accused was arrested late Monday following the execution of search warrants at two residences on Mt. Crandell Crescent. Two other men were previously arrested on March 28 in relation to the same investigation. Police said officers and EMS responded to a report of an assault at approximately 6:30 a.m. on March 27 at an apartment complex in the 200 block of 7 Avenu
WorldMar 31, 2026

Oil prices surge after reported tanker attack near UAE amid Middle East tensions

Global oil prices climbed sharply Tuesday following reports of an attack on a Kuwaiti-flagged oil tanker near the United Arab Emirates, raising concerns about supply disruptions in a key energy shipping route. According to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, the tanker was struck off the coast of Dubai. The company said there were no reported casualties or oil spills resulting from the incident. The circumstances of the attack and responsibility have not been independently verified. Benchmark Brent crude rose about five per cent to approximately $118.50 per barrel, while U.S. crude prices reache
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CanadaMar 31, 2026

Stephen Lewis, former Ontario NDP leader and UN ambassador, dies at 88

Stephen Lewis, a former Ontario New Democratic Party leader, Canadian diplomat and longtime social activist, has died at the age of 88. The Stephen Lewis Foundation announced his death on its website Tuesday. No cause of death was provided. Lewis served as Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations and led the Ontario NDP from 1970 to 1978, according to the foundation’s statement. He later became widely known for his advocacy on global health, poverty and environmental issues. He was the father of Avi Lewis, who was elected leader of the federal NDP on Sunday.
IndiaMar 31, 2026

Khanna police arrest father of Sidhu Moosewala’s former manager in alleged extortion case

The accused, identified as Saudagar Singh Sarao, is the father of Shaganpreet Singh, a former manager of late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. Police allege that Singh was involved in a demand for Rs 1 crore from a local commission agent. According to police, the complainant reported receiving threats from an individual who identified himself as gangster Donny Bal and demanded money. A case was registered following the complaint, and an investigation was launched. During the investigation, police said technical evidence and other findings indicated that the extortion demand was linked to Shagan
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BCMar 31, 2026

Independent B.C. MLA says he will not resign while facing assault charges

Independent MLA Hon Chan says he will not step down from his legislative seat after assault charges related to an alleged incident of intimate partner violence became public, leading to his removal from the Conservative caucus. Speaking briefly to reporters outside the legislative chamber Monday, Chan said he intends to remain in office, adding that “everybody is actually innocent until proven guilty.” The charges relate to an alleged incident dated Jan. 12, 2024. Chan has said he was not contacted by police before the October 2025 provincial election, when he was elected as a Conservative