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Indigenous women in Greenland sue Denmark over involuntary contraception in the 1960s and 1970s

Indigenous women in Greenland sue Denmark over involuntary contraception in the 1960s and 1970s

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A group of Indigenous women in Greenland has sued Denmark for forcing them to be fitted with intrauterine contraceptive devices in the 1960s and 1970s and demanded total compensation of nearly 43 million kroner ($6.
In the news today: Toronto Police investigate protest that led to cancelled reception

In the news today: Toronto Police investigate protest that led to cancelled reception

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Saskatchewan residents with low incomes worry about not getting carbon rebate

Saskatchewan residents with low incomes worry about not getting carbon rebate

REGINA — Alan Holman says the carbon rebate he gets four times a year from the federal government is crucial for his household budget.
BoC expected to hold interest rates this week as grey cloud hangs over economy

BoC expected to hold interest rates this week as grey cloud hangs over economy

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is expected to preach patience at its interest rate announcement this week as economists say weakening economic conditions are setting the stage for rate cuts in the coming months.
Hyman, Oilers march past the Penguins 6-1 for fourth straight win

Hyman, Oilers march past the Penguins 6-1 for fourth straight win

EDMONTON — It was all hands on deck for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.
Saskatchewan's McEwen, Alberta's Bottcher, Manitoba's Carruthers out front at Brier

Saskatchewan's McEwen, Alberta's Bottcher, Manitoba's Carruthers out front at Brier

REGINA — Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen, Alberta's Brendan Bottcher and Manitoba's Reid Carruthers emerged from the Canadian men's curling championship's opening weekend as front-runners.
Winter storm pummeling prairies grounds flights, prompts warnings to stay off roads

Winter storm pummeling prairies grounds flights, prompts warnings to stay off roads

SASKATOON — Heavy snows and wintry winds grounded flights and closed highways across the prairies over the weekend, prompting the mayor of one major city to ask anyone without a vehicle equipped with four-wheel drive to stay home.
Canadian women to face the Americans in CONCACAF W Gold Cup semifinal

Canadian women to face the Americans in CONCACAF W Gold Cup semifinal

Canada will have to get past the United States to make it to the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup final. The Americans, ranked second in the world, defeated No.
Canadian women finish fourth at L.A. Sevens rugby tourney, Canadian men place 12th

Canadian women finish fourth at L.A. Sevens rugby tourney, Canadian men place 12th

CARSON, Calif. — The Canadian women followed their third-place finish last weekend in Vancouver with a fourth Sunday at the HSBC SVNS Los Angeles. Canada was beaten 21-7 by the United States in the third-place playoff at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Agbaji helps hurting Raptors get past Hornets 111-106; Poeltl hurt in game

Agbaji helps hurting Raptors get past Hornets 111-106; Poeltl hurt in game

TORONTO — If the Toronto Raptors are going to make the NBA's play-in tournament without all-star Scottie Barnes, they're going to have to trust themselves and each other.
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