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StatCan: Eight million people, 27 per cent of Canadians, have at least one disability
The number of Canadians with at least one disability has doubled in ten years, a reality that should push governments to help reduce barriers to accessibility, says the head of a human rights organiza...
Dec 06, 2023
First-degree murder trial of Saskatchewan Mountie set to hear autopsy evidence
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - The first-degree murder trial of a former Saskatchewan Mountie is set to continue today with autopsy evidence. Bernie Herman, who is 55, has pleaded not guilty in the 2021 death...
Dec 06, 2023
Most Canadians want more federal spending on health care, housing: poll
OTTAWA - A majority of Canadians think the federal government should spend more on health care, a housing strategy and initiatives to ease inflation and cost-of-living issues, a new poll suggests - bu...
Dec 06, 2023
Assembly of First Nations to elect new national chief in special assembly
OTTAWA - It's election day for the Assembly of First Nations, where chiefs in the assembly or their proxies will decide who's best suited to lead the organization after several turbulent years. The el...
Dec 06, 2023
Pass federal gun bill without delay, father of Ontario shooting victim urges senators
MONTREAL - The father of a woman who was fatally shot in October by her former partner is urging senators to pass a federal gun-control bill without delay. In a letter sent this week to members of the...
Dec 06, 2023
Heavy fighting across Gaza halts most aid delivery, leaves civilians with few places to seek safety
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli forces battled Hamas militants across Gaza on Wednesday after expanding their ground offensive to its second-largest city, further shrinking the area where Pal...
Dec 06, 2023
Bratt spoils Canucks' comeback as Devils win 'Hughes Bowl' 6-5
VANCOUVER - The New Jersey Devils won the battle of the Hughes brothers Tuesday night. Jesper Bratt scored his second goal of the night with 34 seconds left in the third period as the Devils defeated ...
Dec 06, 2023
Christine Sinclair calls time on international career in emotional farewell game
VANCOUVER - Captain Christine Sinclair helped Canada to a win in her international swansong Tuesday, wiping away pre-game tears to help set up the goal in a 1-0 victory over Australia. The 40-year-old...
Dec 05, 2023
NHL roundup: Eklund's OT goal, Hertl's hat trick lift Sharks over Islanders
NEW YORK (AP) - William Eklund scored in the closing seconds of overtime, Tomas Hertl had a hat trick and the San Jose Sharks erased a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the New York Islanders...
Dec 05, 2023
Matt Boldy scores twice for Minnesota Wild in 5-2 win over Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Matt Boldy scored twice and had an assist for the Minnesota Wild in a 5-2 win Tuesday over the host Calgary Flames. Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist with Marcus Foligno and Joel Erik...
Dec 05, 2023