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Quebec judge to rule today on challenge to Quebec's secularism law, known as Bill 21
MONTREAL - Quebec's Superior Court is expected to rule today on a challenge to the province's law that bans certain public sector workers from wearing religious symbols on the job. Four separate lawsu...
Apr 20, 2021

Queen enters 'twilight' of reign after farewell to Philip
LONDON - Now that the Royal Family has said farewell to Prince Philip, attention will turn to Queen Elizabeth II's 95th birthday on Wednesday and, in coming months, the celebrations marking her 70 yea...
Apr 19, 2021

Byron Bay locals protest planned Netflix reality series
CANBERRA, Australia - Angry Byron Bay locals are protesting the filming of a reality television series that some fear will damage the reputation of their trendy Australian tourist town. Around 100 sur...
Apr 19, 2021

Giants even season series with 2-1 win over Cougars
KAMLOOPS, BC - The Vancouver Giants evened up the season series with the Prince George Cougars with a 2-1 win Monday night inside the Sandmen Centre in Kamloops.With the loss, the Cougars drop to 4-5-...
Apr 19, 2021

McDavid scores winner as part of three-point night, Oilers beat Canadiens
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid scored the winner late in the third period as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in a physical affair Monday. Jesse Puljujarvi, with a goal and an assist...
Apr 19, 2021

Connor Brown scores twice for Senators in 4-2 win over Flames
CALGARY - Connor Brown scored a short-handed goal and also into an empty net for the Ottawa Senators in a 4-2 win Monday over the host Calgary Flames. Josh Norris had a goal and an assist and Brady Tk...
Apr 19, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, April 19, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 11:00 p.m. ET on Monday April 19, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 269,775 new vaccinations administered for a total of 10,243,4...
Apr 19, 2021

Sharks' Marleau breaks Howe's NHL games played record
LAS VEGAS - Patrick Marleau surpassed "Mr. Hockey" for the most games played in NHL history. Marleau skated in his 1,768th career game to break Gordie Howe's record when the San Jose Sharks took on th...
Apr 19, 2021

Spruce Kings fend off Centennials in 4-3 effort
CHILLIWACK, BC - Andrew Seaman's pod leading 8th goal ends up being the difference-maker as the Prince George Spruce Kings kept their undefeated streak against the Merritt Centennials intact Monday ni...
Apr 19, 2021

Walter Mondale, Carter's vice-president, dies at 93
MINNEAPOLIS - Former Vice-President Walter F. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost the most lopsided presidential election after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, died Monday. He ...
Apr 19, 2021