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Former world junior hockey players’ sex assault trial paused due to juror illness
LONDON — The sex assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey…
Complainant begins testimony at hockey players’ sexual-assault trial
LONDON — A woman prosecutors allege was sexually assaulted by five hockey players described Friday…
Complainant tells hockey players’ sexual assault trial she was on ‘autopilot’
A woman told the sexual assault trial of five hockey players Monday that she felt…
Defence in hockey players’ trial suggests complainant wanted ‘wild night’ with group
Defence lawyers for one of five hockey players accused of sexual assault suggested Tuesday the…
Complainant in hockey players’ sex assault trial says she adopted a ‘persona’ to cope
A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by five ex-world junior hockey players agreed…
Jurors in hockey players’ sex-assault trial told 2022 lawsuit not proof of wrongdoing
Allegations laid out in a sexual-assault lawsuit against Hockey Canada and eight unnamed players cannot…
Complainant in hockey players’ trial pushes back during tense cross-examination
A woman pushed back Friday after a defence lawyer suggested she felt embarrassed and ashamed…
U.S. authorities find body of missing Quebec hiker in New York state’s Adirondacks
NEWCOMB — Authorities in northeastern New York state say the body of a 22-year-old Quebec…
Lawyer for hockey player suggests complainant led his client to bathroom for sex
A defence lawyer representing one of five hockey players on trial for sexual assault suggested…
Gun control group urges PM Carney to ensure ‘timely delivery’ on firearm commitments
OTTAWA — A prominent gun control group is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to swiftly…
They were men, not boys, complainant tells hockey players’ sex assault trial
A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by five former world junior hockey players…
Hockey players were ‘shocked’ by woman’s offer of sex, former teammate tells trial
A group of hockey players was “shocked” when a woman asked if any of them…
‘You feel at home’: Playoff hockey helps newcomers feel more Canadian
TORONTO — Mykhailo Ivanov never thought he’d become a diehard hockey fan. The 42-year-old had…
Hockey players had group chat to discuss response to sex assault allegations: witness
Members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team discussed what to tell Hockey Canada investigators…
Hockey players’ sex assault trial to continue with judge alone after jury dismissed
The sexual assault case of five hockey players faced another major upheaval Friday, abruptly converting…
Concerns over protesters, man with smart glasses raised during hockey players’ trial
The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team will…
Quebec college faces $30 million in fines for too many students in English programs
MONTREAL — A Montreal college is facing $30 million in fines from the Quebec government…
Hey old bird: A 33-year-old puffin on New Brunswick island going strong, with a chick
FREDERICTON — Daniel Oliker held a 33-year-old puffin from Machias Seal Island in his hands…
Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, P.E.I residents least happy, survey finds
MONTREAL — A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest…
Police arrest former associate of Montreal billionaire Robert Miller
MONTRÉAL — Montreal police say they arrested a man earlier this week who is alleged…
Scrutiny for supervised drug consumption site in Victoria’s ‘Downtown Eastside’
VICTORIA — The value of a supervised consumption site in the heart of Victoria’s most…
National Defence considering purchase of fighter drones that could fly with F-35
OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence is looking at the possibility of complementing its…
Mayor seeks ban on online criminal content after shooting at Indian star’s B.C. café
The mayor of Surrey, B.C., is urging social media platforms to ban criminal content after…
Carney’s ethics filing reveals details of conflict of interest screen on Brookfield
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s chief of staff and the country’s top public servant…