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B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has ordered that a taxi driver be paid more than $9,000 in compensation because his caste was insulted during a physical altercation at a staff C...
Mar 27, 2023

Vancouver looks to frozen eggs to help control Canada goose population
VANCOUVER - The booming population of Canada geese is "wreaking havoc" on Vancouver's green spaces, and the park board is asking for help in keeping their numbers in check. The Vancouver Board of Park...
Mar 27, 2023

Again taking path less travelled nets Canadian historic Bassmaster Classic victory
It's not much to look at and about as exciting to watch as paint drying, but it's a technique Canadian Jeff Gustafson has parlayed into big success on the pro bass circuit. On Sunday, the Kenora, Ont....
Mar 27, 2023

After returning to the World Cup in Qatar, Canada men look to win trophies this year
TORONTO - Canada coach John Herdman says his team's ambition is simple this year - to win trophies. The 53rd-ranked Canadian men can take a step closer to that goal Tuesday when they host No. 81 Hondu...
Mar 27, 2023

Hungarian parliament approves Finland’s bid to join NATO
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Hungary's parliament on Monday approved Finland's bid to join NATO, putting an end to months of delays and bringing the Nordic country one step closer to becoming a full membe...
Mar 27, 2023

Queen's Plate-winning jockey Steve Bahen calling it a career
TORONTO - Jockey Steve Bahen, who rode 82-1 long-shot T J's Lucky Moon to a stunning victory in the 2002 Queen's Plate, retired Monday. Bahen, a 56-year-old Montreal native, had been pondering retirem...
Mar 27, 2023

Olympian Kylie Masse embraces leadership role at this week's Canadian swimming trials
TORONTO - When Kylie Masse looks around the pool deck at Toronto's Pan Am Centre, she sees a lot of friendly, familiar faces from Canada's swimming community. But what the 27-year-old Masse doesn't se...
Mar 27, 2023

Budget to include rebate for groceries, increase RESP withdrawal limit: source
A federal source says Tuesday's budget will extend the temporary boost to the GST rebate for low-income Canadians, but will frame the payment as help with the rising cost of groceries. The government ...
Mar 27, 2023

At least 10 injured after explosion destroys Calgary home: fire department
CALGARY - Fire officials say at least 10 people have been injured after an explosion destroyed a home in Calgary. They say the force of the explosion created a large debris field, several fires and da...
Mar 27, 2023

Taxes and new fire stations headline P.A. council's upcoming meeting
Prince Albert's council meets Monday where taxes and new fire stations will be a big focus.Up for discussion is a 2.86 per cent increase in taxes for all accessed properties in the city. According to ...
Mar 27, 2023