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Review of priest accused of sexual assaults in Nunavut finds Oblates unaware

Review of priest accused of sexual assaults in Nunavut finds Oblates unaware

An independent review of a priest accused of sexually abusing Inuit children in Nunavut says his Catholic order wasn’t aware of the allegations when he returned to France.
Federation rejects request from Ontario to let retired teachers work more

Federation rejects request from Ontario to let retired teachers work more

TORONTO — Ontario's teachers have rebuffed a request from the Ministry of Education to let retired teachers work longer, saying the government needs to come up with a real solution to staff shortages.
NBA Notebook: Alexander-Walker stepping up for Timberwolves with all-star Towns out

NBA Notebook: Alexander-Walker stepping up for Timberwolves with all-star Towns out

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been stepping up in a time of need for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Top Canadian pair believe age is an advantage at figure skating worlds in Montreal

Top Canadian pair believe age is an advantage at figure skating worlds in Montreal

MONTREAL — In an exacting sport where much of the competition hasn't yet turned 25, Canadian figure skating pair Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps aren't discouraged by their combined age of 72.
'Unambiguously good': Inflation slows in February as price growth unexpectedly eases

'Unambiguously good': Inflation slows in February as price growth unexpectedly eases

OTTAWA — Canada's inflation figures came in softer than expected for a second consecutive month, suggesting to economists that the Bank of Canada will have ample grounds to begin cut interest rates in the coming months.
Toronto Blue Jays name right-hander Jose Berrios opening day starter

Toronto Blue Jays name right-hander Jose Berrios opening day starter

DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays have named right-hander Jose Berrios as their starting pitcher on opening day for the Major League Baseball season. The 29-year-old posted an 11-12 record in 2023 with a 3.

Young Canadian workers feel isolated and lonely, survey suggests

Telus Health has released its Mental Health Index today, with surveys on the mental health of employed people in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. The company says data was collected Jan.
'Flag is up': Calgary warns outdoor water restrictions may be coming

'Flag is up': Calgary warns outdoor water restrictions may be coming

CALGARY — The City of Calgary is warning it may restrict outdoor water use by May 1 if dry conditions keep up. And a big dump of snow in the forecast this week likely won't be enough to change the outlook.
Major Quebec nurses union reaches agreement with province for five-year-contract

Major Quebec nurses union reaches agreement with province for five-year-contract

MONTREAL — After 15 months of negotiations a major nurses union has reached an agreement with the Quebec government for a five-year collective agreement.
Jets head coach Bowness to be away from team after medical procedure

Jets head coach Bowness to be away from team after medical procedure

WINNIPEG — Rick Bowness will not be with the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday night in New York against the Rangers. The Jets announced Tuesday morning that the 69-year-old returned to Winnipeg for a "minor medical procedure.