Indigenous News

In the news today: Canadian doctor trapped in Gaza, Convoy trial in Ottawa

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Oct 13, 2023 5:24 AM Read more >

Canadian doctor trapped in Gaza volunteers at hospital, urges entry of medical aid

Dr. Ehab Bader had travelled from London, Ont., to Gaza for a family visit, to see his aging parents.

Oct 13, 2023 4:22 AM Read more >

Canadian squash players thrilled that sport set to be added to 2028 Olympic program

Canadian squash player Spring Ma couldn't contain her excitement after opening a recent email from the Professional Squash Association with a "Breaking News" subject line.

Oct 13, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

Men need to be aware of lifestyle factors that could affect fertility: researchers

MONTREAL — Male fertility is on the decline worldwide, and an international group of researchers says the poorly understood issue needs to be tackled as soon as possible.

Oct 13, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

RCMP say one person in custody after Sask. First Nation told to shelter in place

MONTREAL — RCMP in Saskatchewan say one person is in custody hours after a dangerous persons alert was first issued for a First Nation due to reports of two men in the community with a firearm.

Oct 13, 2023 1:44 AM Read more >

Final arguments are being made before Australia's vote Saturday to create Indigenous Voice

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Opposing campaigners made their final pitches on Friday over changing the Australia's constitution to acknowledge a place for Indigenous Australians on the eve of the nation's first referendum in a generation.

Oct 12, 2023 10:58 PM Read more >

Canada's Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson advance to beach volleyball worlds quarterfinals

APIZACO, Mexico — Canada's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson are on to the quarterfinals of the beach volleyball world championships.

Oct 12, 2023 9:13 PM Read more >

Gilgeous-Alexander praises Montreal crowd: 'The NBA should put a team here'

MONTREAL — It's safe to say Montreal basketball fans have left an impression on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Oct 12, 2023 8:48 PM Read more >

OHL Roundup: Knights squeeze past Petes 3-2 in overtime

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Isaiah George scored the game-winning goal 3:35 into overtime to lift the London Knights to a 3-2 victory over the Peterborough Petes on Thursday. Easton Cowan and Sam Dickinson scored in regulation for London (4-1-0).

Oct 12, 2023 8:32 PM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Mooseheads pull out 3-2 victory in overtime over Drakkar

BAIE-COMEAU, Que. — Liam Kilfoil netted the game-winning goal 1:54 into overtime and the Halifax Mooseheads edged the Baie-Comeau Drakkar 3-2 on Thursday. Lou Lévesque and Reece Peitzsche also scored for Halifax (6-2-0).

Oct 12, 2023 8:10 PM Read more >