Habs owner apologizes after days of criticism for drafting player who violated woman's consent

Montreal Canadiens owner, president and CEO Geoff Molson has apologized to fans who were upset by the team's choice to overlook a transgression by Logan Mailloux, who was charged with invasion of privacy and defamation in Sweden.
Disgraced fertility doctor agrees to $13M settlement with families, including 17 'Barwin babies'

Families who claim disgraced Ottawa fertility doctor Norman Barwin used the wrong sperm — or even his own sperm — in the conception of at least 100 children could receive a portion of a multi-million-dollar payout after a judge certified the settlement of a class-action lawsuit launched in 2016.
These could be the oldest animal fossils ever found

Fossils that formed 890 million years ago in what is now the Northwest Territories may be by far the oldest evidence of animal life ever found, a controversial new Canadian study suggests.
Canadian Olympians may be in Tokyo, but they're thinking about family unable to attend

If you want to make a Canadian Olympic athlete cry in Tokyo, just ask about the family they've had to leave behind due to COVID-19 rules. The biggest moments in their athletic careers are happening without those who've supported them along the way, making these Olympics bittersweet.
Man charged with emailing death threats to Dr. Anthony Fauci, U.S. prosecutors say

A 56-year-old man has been arrested and charged in U.S. federal court with sending emails that threatened to harm and kill top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci, National Institutes of Health director Dr. Francis Collins, and their families, federal prosecutors in Maryland announced Tuesday.
Byelection win takes women to a majority in N.W.T. legislature — a 1st for Canada
Jane Weyallon Armstrong is the first woman to ever hold the Monfwi riding and her victory marks another historical change: the N.W.T. Legislative Assembly now has a majority of MLAs who are women.
Grasshoppers are swarming pastures in the heat of B.C.'s Interior, causing worry for ranchers

Record-setting temperatures in B.C. this summer have had consequences other than wildfires, smoke and drought. Swarms of grasshoppers have descended on portions of the province's Interior, and they are making life difficult for ranchers.
Brother in 'disbelief' after remains found 22 years after N.S. woman disappeared

Arlene McLean disappeared from her home in Eastern Passage, N.S., almost 22 years ago. What are believed to be her remains were found earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Inflation rate dips to 3.1% as shelter and transport costs rise

Canada's inflation rate came in at 3.1 per cent in June as prices for shelter and transportation rose quickly, while increases for things like food, clothing and recreation slowed down from May.
Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk in stable condition after collapse

Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk had a "heart related incident" when he collapsed on the show's New Mexico set, and his condition is stable as he recovers at a hospital, his representatives said Wednesday.