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Job action threatened as unionized staff at B.C. LifeLabs outlets issue strike notice
VANCOUVER - The union representing some workers at LifeLabs, the largest provider of medical laboratory services in British Columbia, has issued strike notice on behalf of its members. The B.C. Genera...
Oct 20, 2021
Araújo, Driussi top-paid to join MLS during season
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Brazilian winger Luiz Arajo has a US$3.6 million base salary after joining Atlanta from Lille and has total compensation of $3,941,667, the highest among players to join Major Leagu...
Oct 20, 2021
Alberta country stars band together on song opposing Rockies coal mining
Alberta country singer Corb Lund has banded together with a few musical friends to re-release a 12-year-old song with a new focus on the possibility of open-pit coal mining in his beloved Rocky Mounta...
Oct 20, 2021
Toronto Arrows acquire veteran Canadian forward Kyle Baillie in trade with NOLA Gold
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have acquired veteran Canadian international forward Kyle Baillie from the NOLA Gold in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2022 Major League Rugby collegiate dra...
Oct 20, 2021
Defence argues former Manitoba reservist didn't intend to cause terrorism
Defence lawyers for a former Canadian Armed Forces reservist from Manitoba say he should be sentenced to 33 months and argue he never intended to promote terrorism in the United States. Patrik Mathews...
Oct 20, 2021
Letter shows minister wanted commanding officer of New Brunswick RCMP replaced
FREDERICTON - The commanding officer of the RCMP in New Brunswick will be replaced at the end of the month, and now a letter has surfaced that suggests provincial Attorney General Hugh Flemming forced...
Oct 20, 2021
Tories disagree with board's decision to require vaccination in House of Commons
OTTAWA - Conservatives say they disagree with a committee of federal representatives deciding who is allowed to enter the House of Commons based on their vaccination status against COVID-19. The posit...
Oct 20, 2021
After Olympic gold, Christine Sinclair looking to run the table with Portland
A country cheered when Christine Sinclair led the Canadian women's soccer team to Olympic gold this summer. Now the Canada captain looks to help her club team, the Portland Thorns, to a remarkable fou...
Oct 20, 2021
Montreal's Boucher to return to Raptors lineup in time for season opener
TORONTO - Chris Boucher is about to make his return to the Raptors lineup, and his timing couldn't be better. The 28-year-old from Montreal sat out the entire pre-season after dislocating his left mid...
Oct 20, 2021
Refugee, undocumented health-care workers demand access to permanent resident program
OTTAWA - Refugees and undocumented health-care workers have demanded they be allowed to apply for a government program that would grant them permanent status in Canada. The temporary resident to perma...
Oct 20, 2021