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MPs vote to issue summons for Kielburger brothers to testify at ethics committee
OTTAWA - Members of the House of Commons ethics committee have unanimously voted to summon WE Charity co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger to testify. Last week, they declined requests to do so, a fa...
Mar 08, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for March 8
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern):11:45 a.m.Ontario is reporting 1,631 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths today.The province says the daily case count is hig...
Mar 08, 2021

Virtual voting for House of Commons moves into next phase with debut of mobile app
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are set to start voting on bills and motions using their mobile devices. The debut of a mobile voting app is the latest adaptation of the parliamentary process during th...
Mar 08, 2021

Wilfried Nancy lands head coaching job with CF Montreal
MONTREAL - Former CF Montreal assistant coach Wilfried Nancy has been promoted to head coach.The MLS team made the announcement today.The 43-year-old Nancy has been an assistant coach with the first t...
Mar 08, 2021

The Great Big Crunch
Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie has proclaimed March 11, 2021 Great Big Crunch - Healthy School Food Day. The event is usually organized at elementary schools, but all are welcome to join in crunching fo...
Mar 08, 2021

Planning on taking a trip in Canada?
Planning on taking a trip in Canada?Add insurance to your checklist.You may be surprised to know that travel insurance isn't just a necessity for people who vacation outside the country - it applies w...
Mar 08, 2021

GOP Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri won't seek reelection in 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Republican Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri will not seek a third term in the U.S. Senate, he said Monday in a surprise announcement. Blunt, who turned 71 in January, was widely expect...
Mar 08, 2021

Canadian women to face Wales in soccer friendly ahead of April date with England
TORONTO - The Canadian women will face Wales in an April 9 soccer friendly, four days ahead of a previously scheduled match against England. Venues for both games have yet to be announced. Canada Socc...
Mar 08, 2021

Mikael Kingsbury wins world men's moguls championship
ALMATY, Kazakhstan - Mikael Kingsbury won world championship gold in men's moguls today. The 28-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que., claimed his third career world crown in the freestyle ski discipline...
Mar 08, 2021

Premier Moe says Saskatchewan trending toward looser COVID-19 rules
As Saskatchewan's COVID-19 infections continue trending downward, the relaxing of pandemic health measures could soon follow.Premier Scott Moe hinted at the possibility of easing restrictions last wee...
Mar 08, 2021