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‘We always knew that this was happening’: Kamloops residential school survivor
UPPER NICOLA, B.C. - "I didn't realize how strong I was. I was strong because I came home. I didn't know that till this afternoon," said Chief Harvey McLeod.The Chief of the Upper Nicola Band attended...
May 28, 2021

B.C. expands fund by $10 million for sexual assault response
VICTORIA - A program that provides support services for survivors of sexual assault in British Columbia is getting an extra $10 million to expand its work across the province. Solicitor General Mike F...
May 28, 2021

Echaquan inquiry: ex-health boss says he was unaware of racism problem at hospital
MONTREAL - The former head executive who oversaw the Quebec hospital where an Indigenous patient was mocked and insulted before she died says he wasn't aware of a racism problem at the institution. Da...
May 28, 2021

Mother convicted of smothering disabled daughter wins new first-degree murder trial
TORONTO - A mother found guilty of smothering her severely disabled daughter won a new first-degree murder trial on Friday because of faulty instructions to the jury that convicted her. In a unanimous...
May 28, 2021

B.C.'s police complaint commissioner to oversee VPD response to handcuffed judge
VANCOUVER - The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner in B.C. says it has asked the Vancouver Police Board to review an incident that resulted in a former judge being handcuffed by its officers....
May 28, 2021

MPs move to fast-track bill creating national day for truth and reconciliation
OTTAWA - Federal lawmakers are fast-tracking legislation to create a national day for truth and reconciliation.In a Liberal motion, MPs moved unanimously to wrap debate on Bill C-5 and deem it passed ...
May 28, 2021

CF Montreal coach Wilfried Nancy gets one-year contract extension
MONTREAL - CF Montreal has exercised its option on coach Wilfried Nancy's contract for the 2022 season. Nancy was named coach of the MLS team in March following the departure of Thierry Henry. Prior t...
May 28, 2021

TFC looks to get past Altidore headlines, enter international break on winning note
Toronto FC needs a win, not another self-inflicted wound. But this week's welcome news that Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo is expected to make his season debut Saturday at Columbus (2-2-2) has be...
May 28, 2021

Different grizzly bears behind two attacks in Alberta foothills: wildlife officer
Alberta Fish and Wildlife is confirming that different grizzly bears are behind a pair of fatal attacks in the province's foothills. Bear specialist Paul Frame says DNA analysis led to that conclusion...
May 28, 2021

Walter the friendly grouse becomes man's backyard companion
NEW LONDON, N.H. (AP) - Some people are greeted by the family dog. For Todd Westward, it's a ruffed grouse. The bird started hanging out in the New London, New Hampshire, backyard last month with West...
May 28, 2021