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Prison watchdog decries 'Indigenization' of Canada's correctional system
OTTAWA - The proportion of Indigenous people in federal custody has hit a record high of more than 30 per cent due to disturbing and entrenched imbalances, Canada's prison ombudsman warned Tuesday. Th...
Jan 23, 2020
At 90, Alaska Native woman is 1st counted in US Census
TOKSOOK BAY, Alaska - Lizzie Chimiugak has lived for 90 years in the windswept western wilds of Alaska, born to a nomadic family who lived in mud homes and followed where the good hunting and fishing ...
Jan 23, 2020
Parks Canada says no to gondola proposed from Banff townsite to Mount Norquay
BANFF, Alta. - Parks Canada has rejected a proposed gondola to take skiers and hikers from the Banff townsite to the summit at the Mount Norquay ski resort. The federal agency was consi...
Jan 23, 2020
Defender Rocco Romeo makes move to Toronto FC first team as homegrown player
TORONTO - Rocco Romeo, who served as a ball boy at Toronto FC games growing up, has signed a first-team contract with the MLS team as a homegrown player. The 19-year-old defender from Richmo...
Jan 23, 2020
Toronto Argonauts, Saskatchewan Roughriders to square off in Halifax
HALIFAX - The Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders will play a regular-season game in Halifax this summer. The CFL announced Thursday the Argos and Roughriders will meet July 25 at...
Jan 23, 2020
Canadian golfer Graham DeLaet withdraws after injuring his troublesome back
SAN DIEGO - Graham DeLaet has withdrawn from the PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open with a back injury, a familiar issue for the Canadian golfer. DeLaet, who turned 38 on Wednesday, ...
Jan 23, 2020
Risk of Chinese coronavirus to Canadians low, health minister says
OTTAWA - Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu says several people in Canada are under observation for signs they may have contracted a coronavirus from China, but that the risk to Canadians remains low...
Jan 23, 2020 Photo courtesy Canadian Press
New cybersecurity centre developed by Mastercard, feds, slated for Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The federal government and Mastercard are working together to develop technologies and standards aimed at ensuring safe and secure use of any device connected to the internet. Ministe...
Jan 23, 2020
Toronto cop who shot teen Sammy Yatim on empty streetcar gets full parole
TORONTO - A police officer who fatally shot a distraught teenager on an empty Toronto streetcar more than six years ago has been granted full parole, with officials noting his prog...
Jan 23, 2020
Trudeau stays mum on Sussexes' security costs as Harry returns to B.C.
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has refused to say who will cover security costs for Prince Harry and his family while they are in Canada. Trudeau said Tuesday in Winnipeg that discussions...
Jan 23, 2020