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Peter Nygard found guilty of 4 sexual assault charges, acquitted on 2 other counts

Peter Nygard found guilty of 4 sexual assault charges, acquitted on 2 other counts

TORONTO — Peter Nygard, who once led a women's fashion empire, was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault on Sunday but was acquitted of a fifth count, plus a charge of forcible confinement.
Ottawa man arrested after allegedly inciting hate, antisemitism

Ottawa man arrested after allegedly inciting hate, antisemitism

OTTAWA — An Ottawa man was arrested near Toronto this weekend after he was allegedly caught on video inciting hatred and expressing antisemitic views.
Montreal Jewish school hit by gunshots for second time in three days, police say

Montreal Jewish school hit by gunshots for second time in three days, police say

Montreal politicians have condemned what seems to be the latest violent event in the city in connection with the war between Israel and Hamas.
Cities look to copy Montreal's ban of right turns on red, but safety data lacking

Cities look to copy Montreal's ban of right turns on red, but safety data lacking

MONTREAL — In an effort to prevent pedestrian and cyclist deaths, more North American cities are contemplating imitating Montreal by banning drivers from turning right on red lights.
Authorities in Gaza say Rafah border crossing into Egypt to reopen as of Sunday

Authorities in Gaza say Rafah border crossing into Egypt to reopen as of Sunday

Authorities in the Gaza Strip said Saturday the Rafah land crossing between the war-torn territory and Egypt will reopen on Sunday after being closed for the two previous days as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against growing internati
Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat B.C. Lions to secure Grey Cup berth

Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat B.C. Lions to secure Grey Cup berth

WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira rushed for 109 yards and one touchdown while Nick Hallett blocked a punt and scored to help propel the Blue Bombers to a franchise-record fourth straight Grey Cup appearance after a 24-13 victory over the B.C.
What Canadians are saying as they mark Remembrance Day across the country

What Canadians are saying as they mark Remembrance Day across the country

Canadians filled cenotaph and memorial sites across the country to mark Remembrance Day and pay tribute to soldiers who served Canada, both in active combat and peacekeeping or crisis management roles.
Thousands gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country

Thousands gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country

Canadians gathered with heads bowed for sombre Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country on Saturday at a time when wars rage in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip and peace seems far off for many.
Mental health app for Canadian veterans named after Saskatchewan mass stabbing victim

Mental health app for Canadian veterans named after Saskatchewan mass stabbing victim

Earl Burns was a veteran of the Canadian military who tried to protect his family and Saskatchewan community of James Smith Cree Nation until his very last breath. A non-profit app in the works has been named in his honour.
'Support students': Some teachers say they won't follow Saskatchewan's pronoun law

'Support students': Some teachers say they won't follow Saskatchewan's pronoun law

REGINA — Alex Schmidt says she knows she may face consequences for not following the province's pronoun law, but it's a risk she's willing to take.