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Masoli gets to re-live Grey Cup disappointment in Redblacks' opener versus Bombers
Before starting anew, Jeremiah Masoli will have to re-live his Grey Cup disappointment. Masoli will make his 52nd career CFL start Friday night with a new team, the Ottawa Redblacks. The veteran quart...
Jun 08, 2022

Masking will no longer be mandatory on public transit in Quebec starting June 18
MONTREAL - Quebec is lifting its mask mandate for public transit on June 18. Health Minister Christian Dub said today in a news release the decision was based on a recommendation by public health offi...
Jun 08, 2022

Taliban arrest Afghan fashion model, say he 'insulted' Islam
ISLAMABAD (AP) - The Taliban have arrested a well-known Afghan fashion model and three of his colleagues, accusing them of disrespecting Islam and the Quran, the Muslim holy book, according to videos ...
Jun 08, 2022

Audit of several Quebec dioceses' records identifies 87 abusers in the church: report
MONTREAL - An independent audit of more than 80 years of files involving nine Quebec Catholic dioceses found at least 87 abusers among church personnel. Retired Superior Court justice Andr Denis revie...
Jun 08, 2022

Adams gets starting quarterback job in Montreal, with Harris standing by
MONTREAL - After a pre-season rife with uncertainty, the Montreal Alouettes finally have their man to start under centre this upcoming CFL season. Head coach Khari Jones chose Vernon Adams Jr., over T...
Jun 08, 2022

Indigenous leaders seek RCMP response after marchers hit by truck in Mission, B.C.
VANCOUVER - Indigenous leaders have called a meeting with RCMP in Chilliwack, B.C., to discuss how police intend to proceed after the driver of a pickup truck allegedly hit four members of a memorial ...
Jun 08, 2022

US Supreme Court clears way for Arizona prisoner’s execution
FLORENCE, Ariz. (AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a last-minute appeal from an Arizona prisoner to delay his execution for his murder conviction in the 1984 killing of an 8-year-old girl, cle...
Jun 08, 2022

N.S. mass shooting inquiry: Communications official admits warning was delayed
HALIFAX - A senior RCMP official broke down in tears today when she told a public inquiry that communications procedures she used to alert the public to an active shooter led to a crucial delay during...
Jun 08, 2022

Guilty plea ahead of trial in fatal Red Deer shooting
Editor's Note: Prior to moving to Red Deer, Freed was living and attending school in Prince Albert.A man charged in a fatal shooting outside a Red Deer Walmart over two-and-a-half years ago has pleade...
Jun 08, 2022

Biden goes to Kimmel as Trudeau goes to Barbados on day 1 of Summit of the Americas
LOS ANGELES - U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are charting markedly different paths today at the Summit of the Americas. Before his leader-level meetings get underway, Biden...
Jun 08, 2022