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Wolfpack look to build bond with fans, grow rugby league in North America

Wolfpack look to build bond with fans, grow rugby league in North America

TORONTO — Hobbling on crutches, Wolfpack wing Liam Kay worked his way down the east stand of Lamport Stadium to mingle with fans after Toronto's weekend win over the Coventry Bears.

Ottawa fast-tracking would-be immigrants with French skills, siblings in Canada

OTTAWA — The federal Immigration Department is changing its express entry system to give more points to would-be newcomers who have siblings already in Canada and for those with strong French-language skills.

Honorary degree for man who chaired Truth and Reconciliation Commission

CALGARY — The chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is receiving an honorary degree from the University of Calgary. Sen.
Alberta justice minister 'shocked, angry' with treatment of sex assault victim

Alberta justice minister 'shocked, angry' with treatment of sex assault victim

EDMONTON — Alberta Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley is demanding answers after it was revealed a sex assault victim was shackled and jailed during her case and was even forced to ride in a prison van with her attacker.
Conservation group to take over eastern Ontario land to protect wildlife

Conservation group to take over eastern Ontario land to protect wildlife

TORONTO — Looking at an image of Canada taken from the space station at night, there is a sliver of darkness amidst the bright lights of southeastern Ontario.
Arguments over bail being heard for suspect in missing Manitoba woman's death

Arguments over bail being heard for suspect in missing Manitoba woman's death

WINNIPEG — Four days after the remains of an indigenous woman were found in a farmer's field outside Winnipeg, the man accused of killing her appeared in court for a bail hearing.

Canadian charged with helping two foreigners who crossed US border illegally

BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Montreal man is accused of helping transport two men who had apparently just crossed illegally into the United States from Canada.
Unlicensed operators responsible for more near misses involving drones: study

Unlicensed operators responsible for more near misses involving drones: study

CALGARY — A new study says there are more drones in the air than piloted aircraft and the numbers of close calls between the two continue to rise.

Over-protective deer attack two dogs and their owners near Victoria

SAANICH, B.C. — Aggressive deer are being blamed for two separate attacks on dogs and their owners in Saanich, B.C. Police say both incidents happened Sunday near wooded areas close to the University of Victoria.
Canadian accused in Yahoo hack appeals judge's decision to deny his bail

Canadian accused in Yahoo hack appeals judge's decision to deny his bail

TORONTO — Lawyers for a Canadian accused in a massive hack of Yahoo emails say a judge who denied their client bail overstated his alleged role in the scheme.
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