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Former Lions, Roughriders kicker Paul McCallum gets Hall of Fame nod
VANCOUVER - Paul McCallum's voice caught in his throat as he recalled the moment he learned about his induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. It wasn't reflecting on his 24-season CFL caree...
Jun 21, 2022

Sergeant-at-arms 'flabbergasted' at Ottawa police inaction on harassment amid convoy
OTTAWA - The sergeant-at-arms for the House of Commons says he was "flabbergasted" at how the Ottawa police allowed the harassment of members of Parliament and staffers to go on during the protests ag...
Jun 21, 2022

All Elite Wrestling preparing for debut of live events in Canada
TORONTO - It's not a matter of if All Elite Wrestling is coming to Canada, it's a question of when. President and co-owner Tony Khan said on Tuesday that he's eager to start promoting live events outs...
Jun 21, 2022

Errors and omissions revealed in RCMP statements after Nova Scotia mass shooting
HALIFAX - In the days following the mass shooting that left 22 people dead in Nova Scotia, the RCMP's statements to the public were riddled with mistakes, confusion and omissions, a newly released rep...
Jun 21, 2022

Defence chief Gen. Wayne Eyre reviewing vaccine requirement for Canadian Armed Forces
OTTAWA - Defence chief Gen. Wayne Eyre is reviewing the Canadian military's COVID-19 vaccine mandate after a similar requirement for most other federal employees was suspended on Monday. The Departmen...
Jun 21, 2022

1/6 panel focuses on Trump's pressure on elected officials
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House 1/6 committee outlined on Tuesday Donald Trump's relentless pressure to overturn the 2020 presidential election, aiming to show it led to widespread personal threats on the...
Jun 21, 2022

Suspected driver, second person, arrested following deadly hit-and-run in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Police say they have made an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood. A statement from police says a 25-year-old suspect was taken into custody at his south Va...
Jun 21, 2022

Former CFL stars Ray, Cox to enter Hall of Fame in first year of eligibility
TORONTO - Former CFL stars Ricky Ray and Chip Cox were named Tuesday for induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in their first years of eligibility. Ray won a record four Grey Cups as a CFL...
Jun 21, 2022

SPCA offering 50% off cat adoption fees
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC SPCA is offering 50 per cent off adult cat adoption fees until June 30 to help free up space in its locations for incoming animals.The non-profit says its shelters are overwhelm...
Jun 21, 2022

Quebec extends state of emergency in Saguenay, Que., because of landslide threat
MONTREAL - Quebec is extending a state of emergency in a city north of Quebec City where a neighbourhood is threatened by landslides. Public Security Minister Genevive Guilbault tweeted late Monday af...
Jun 21, 2022