A judge in Russia has convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling.  

She was sentenced to nine years in prison in a politically charged case that could lead to a high-stakes prisoner exchange between Washington and Moscow.

 Canada's top court dismisses city of Ottawa's application to appeal Kanata golf course ruling

Canada is sending military trainers to the United Kingdom to help teach Ukrainians how to fight invading Russian forces.

Ford was pressed on the millions of Federal dollars his government left unspent during the last term…but Ford deflected saying his government is spending more on healthcare than any other in provincial history…this as Ontario’s populace reaches its highest point..and hospital beds per captia decreases significantly.

Movie Critic Richard Crouse - this week we look at:

• Bullet Train (in theatres)


• Prey (Disney+)


• 13 Lives (Amazon Prime)


• Not Okay (Disney+)

Richard’s Podcast -- Last Call with Richard Crouse is now on Apple and Spotify

Does Screen time actually affect Children’s brain development? We find out all the facts on Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin.

Retired Major-General David Fraser, CTV News Military Analyst and Former Commander of NATO Southern Coalition Troops, Afghanistan 2006 – CTV Canadian troops heading to U.K. to train Ukrainian forces

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