U.S. consulate attack in Toronto mirrors shootings at Jewish targets; can CBC survive without NHL hockey broadcasts?; and more
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CBC will no longer air NHL games in ‘end of an era’ as broadcast deal expires
CBC will no longer broadcast NHL hockey games after it and national rights-holder Rogers Sportsnet were unable to come to agreement on a new sublicensing deal that would have allowed the public broadcaster to air games on its Saturday program Hockey Night in Canada. The CBC, which began televising NHL games in 1952, had operated…
Toronto man to plead guilty to conspiring to smuggle cocaine for drug network allegedly tied to Ryan Wedding
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A Toronto man arrested for his role in conspiring to smuggle cocaine for a drug network allegedly tied to former Canadian…
Miller refuses to weigh in on controversy surrounding Nakba exhibit
When the CIJA learned about the museum’s intention to profile the experiences of refugees from the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, it engaged with the Museum’s leadership, said Zentner. “We offered to convene leading experts to help ensure that any exhibit presents a balanced, fact-based, and comprehensive narrative, one that reflects the experiences of all refugees, including…
Tories highlight Carney’s 100th missed question period with cake
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has missed so many question periods in the House of Commons that he hit a new milestone worth celebrating — or not — with a sweet treat. Read More
Minister says MPs must ‘choose’ victims by fast-tracking lawful access bill – National
Canada’s public safety minister on Tuesday urged parliamentarians to quickly wrap up their study of the government’s controversial lawful access bill, saying it was time to “choose” whether to stand with law enforcement and victims of crime. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree accused Conservatives, who have raised several privacy concerns about Bill C-22 along with…
Province launches free transit for youth pilot project in Selkirk – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Premier Wab Kinew greeted an enthusiastic crowd of students at Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School on Tuesday before announcing a plan to bring free transit for everyone under 18 to cities across Manitoba. “We’re going to work with them over the next few months to make…
Investigations probe electrical incident that sent 12 youths at B.C. water park to hospital
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Cultus Lake Waterpark in Chilliwack, B.C., remained closed Tuesday as multiple agencies investigated an incident that sent a dozen youths…
Judge bars man from 2 N.L. towns, fearing he’ll ‘seriously harm’ former partner
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A judge has barred a man from two western Newfoundland communities as part of a probation order, saying he worries the…
Child’s death in Medicine Hat prompts citywide pool shutdowns
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. An 11-year-old child has died of a suspected drowning during a field trip to a regional park near Medicine Hat, Alta.,…