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Quebec police arrest 13 over alleged grandparent scams linked to organized crime

Quebec police arrest 13 over alleged grandparent scams linked to organized crime

MONTREAL — Thirteen people were arrested Wednesday in connection with an alleged grandparent fraud scheme linked to organized crime, Quebec provincial police said.
Ottawa puts more money toward study of Winnipeg landfill search for women's remains

Ottawa puts more money toward study of Winnipeg landfill search for women's remains

The families of two slain First Nations women whose remains are believed to be in a Winnipeg-area landfill say they have renewed hope after Manitoba's provincial election and the federal government's commitment of $740,000 toward further assessing th
A look at recent deaths of police officers in Canada

A look at recent deaths of police officers in Canada

A regimental funeral for RCMP Const. Rick O'Brien is being held in Langley, B.C. on Wednesday. O'Brien, a father of six children who was a member of the Ridge Meadows RCMP detachment in Metro Vancouver, was executing a search warrant in Coquitlam, B.
Rideau Hall apologizes for honouring Nazi veteran with Order of Canada in 1987

Rideau Hall apologizes for honouring Nazi veteran with Order of Canada in 1987

OTTAWA — The Governor General's office has expressed its "deep regret" over having granted one of Canada's highest civilian honours, decades ago, to a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War.
Chad Owens to officially retire as member of Toronto Argonauts

Chad Owens to officially retire as member of Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — Chad Owens is going out as a Toronto Argonaut. Toronto announced Wednesday the former star receiver/returner will sign a one-day contract with the CFL club to retire as a member of the Argos.
Jays manager's pre-game media availability interrupted by emergency alert test

Jays manager's pre-game media availability interrupted by emergency alert test

MINNEAPOLIS — Blue Jays manager John Schneider was thrown a curveball Wednesday when his pre-game media availability was interrupted by a countrywide test of the emergency alert system.
Complainant at Nygard trial says shame, fear for career prevented her coming forward

Complainant at Nygard trial says shame, fear for career prevented her coming forward

TORONTO — A woman who has accused Peter Nygard of sexual assault told jurors at his Toronto trial on Wednesday that fear, shame, and concern that the fashion mogul could derail her career prevented her from coming forward for years following the alle
Canada opens applications for scholarships commemorating victims of Iran flight PS752

Canada opens applications for scholarships commemorating victims of Iran flight PS752

OTTAWA — The Liberals have launched a scholarship to commemorate those killed in the downing of Flight PS752 by Iranian officials in 2020.
Montreal Alouettes look to cement second spot in East Division standings

Montreal Alouettes look to cement second spot in East Division standings

TORONTO — The Montreal Alouettes could cement second place in the East Division this week. Montreal (8-7) holds down second in the East, just ahead of Hamilton (7-8).
Canadian cricket team thumps the Cayman Islands at T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier

Canadian cricket team thumps the Cayman Islands at T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier

HAMILTON, Bermuda — Canada needed just 12 overs to dismiss the Cayman Islands for 30 runs en route to a commanding 166-run victory Wednesday at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier.