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Canadians, in crucial moment, must decide on equality for all: LGBTQ advocate
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (877+ words) Canada has reached a critical juncture where it must decide if it will be a country of equality and human rights or fall prey to politically charged division, say advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. Fae Johnstone, executive director of Queer…...
Lion" of journalism loses its voice as Vancouver"s Langara College program faces end
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (1073+ words) VANCOUVER " Oksana Shtohryn, a former lawyer in Ukraine, was attracted to the two-year journalism program at Vancouver's Langara College because it was hands on, quicker to complete than a four-year course. She's graduating in June from the program she loves,…...
Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs
11+ hour, 22+ min ago (796+ words) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Sunday for the second consecutive year. The native of Hamilton, Ont. , became the 18th player to win at least two MVP awards and the…...
Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century
11+ hour, 48+ min ago (19+ words) Aaron Rai runs away with PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century CFJC Today Kamloops...
Canadiens look to "bounce forward" as series against Sabres heads to Game 7
14+ hour, 57+ min ago (807+ words) LONGUEUIL " Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis has a consistent message for his players after losses " don't bounce back, bounce forward. "I just feel bounce back, you come back to where you were. Bounce forward, you're actually further," St. Louis…...
Kamloops to host first-of-its-kind Outdoor Recreation Council conference
15+ hour, 10+ min ago (225+ words) KAMLOOPS " The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia (ORCBC) will host a first-of-its-kind conference in Kamloops this week. The ORCBC said more than 300 leaders, volunteers, innovators, and community builders from across B. C. will gather from Wednesday to Friday (May 20 to 22) for…...
Trump's abortion "gag rule' has Canadian aid sector asking Ottawa to show leadership
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1046+ words) OTTAWA " Canadian aid groups are deliberating how to respond to American policies that block U. S. aid for virtually any group in developing countries that provides abortion, science-based sexual health information or LGBTQ+ advocacy. The rollback of feminist aid has those groups…...
Celebrini scores pair to lead Canada to 6-0 victory over Italy at men's hockey worlds
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (327+ words) FRIBOURG " Macklin Celebrini scored twice to lead Canada to a 6-0 victory over Italy on Saturday at the world hockey championship. Dylan Holloway, Fraser Minten, Evan Bouchard and Ryan O'Reilly also scored. Goaltender Cam Talbot made 19 saves for the shutout. Celebrini,…...
Alex Smalley grabs a 2-shot lead in a PGA Championship that's up for grabs
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (981+ words) His voice was calm and steady after signing for a 2-under 68 for a two-shot lead. He recognizes the stakes and the stage for someone who has yet to win on tour. "I'm trying to downplay that as much as I…...
Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1089+ words) He finished behind U. S. Rep. Julia Letlow, who capitalized on the power of Trump's endorsement as the president continues purging his party of people he views as disloyal, and John Fleming, the state treasurer. Letlow and Fleming will compete in a…...