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CANADA: Nike suspends Hockey Canada partnership after sex assault claims

CANADA: Nike suspends Hockey Canada partnership after sex assault claims

Spokesperson says 'significant and substantive' action is required to support athletes and transform hockey for future generations
CANADA: Tim Hortons, Scotiabank pull Hockey Canada sponsorship

CANADA: Tim Hortons, Scotiabank pull Hockey Canada sponsorship

Tim Hortons, which first suspended its sponsorship in June, says it will continue to fund national women's and para hockey programs, as well as youth hockey.
Royal Canadian Mint releases 50th anniversary coin for 1972 Summit Series

Royal Canadian Mint releases 50th anniversary coin for 1972 Summit Series

The 1972 Summit Series was an eight-game contest between Canada and the USSR, with games scheduled across Canada and in Moscow
BEYOND LOCAL: Municipal election date clashes with Diwali festival

BEYOND LOCAL: Municipal election date clashes with Diwali festival

The chair of the Indo-Caribbean Canadian Association, said the conflict with Diwali could lead to lower voter turnout among those who celebrate the festival
BEYOND LOCAL: Some northern students move far from home for high school

BEYOND LOCAL: Some northern students move far from home for high school

Schools in eight communities in the Northwest Territories do not offer classes beyond Grade 9, while two only offer classes until Grade 10. 
CANADA: 'Justinflation' can't be said in House of Commons, MPs are trying anyway

CANADA: 'Justinflation' can't be said in House of Commons, MPs are trying anyway

House of Commons has long dictated that members of Parliament must use each other's titles during debate, but never their first names — so anything that deliberately includes 'Justin,' the prime minister's first name, is out
BEYOND LOCAL: Pot sector wants changes, financial relief from Cannabis Act review

BEYOND LOCAL: Pot sector wants changes, financial relief from Cannabis Act review

The federal government is required by law to conduct a review three years after the legislation came into force on Oct. 17, 2018 that studies the impact of cannabis on public health, young people and Indigenous communities. 
BEYOND LOCAL: 'Historic' storm brings severe winds, heavy rain to Atlantic Canada, eastern Quebec

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Historic' storm brings severe winds, heavy rain to Atlantic Canada, eastern Quebec

Hurricane Fiona also left hundreds of thousands of people without power across Atlantic Canada
After 14 years, arrests made in fatal hit-and-run investigation

After 14 years, arrests made in fatal hit-and-run investigation

Fergus teenager died in 2008 after being hit by a car on a country road near Elora while walking home from a party
BEYOND LOCAL: Federal Liberal cabinet weighing whether to lift COVID-19 travel measures

BEYOND LOCAL: Federal Liberal cabinet weighing whether to lift COVID-19 travel measures

The current measures are set to expire on Sept. 30; the decision to renew or lift the restrictions will be approved by federal cabinet ministers early next week