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Conservative motion calls for PM, premiers to have 'emergency' carbon price meeting
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is challenging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to defend his carbon pricing policy in a televised "emergency meeting" with the country's premiers. The Conse...
Apr 09, 2024

Pine Needle Mountain Bike and Music Festival Celebrates 10 Years
The Pine Needle Mountain Bike and Music Festival is celebrating 10 years of fun for all ages and interests.To be held, June 9 at Little Red River Park, Prince Albert, this festival brings together a m...
Apr 09, 2024

Halifax the latest city to sign up for the Project 8 women's pro soccer league
Halifax is the latest city to sign up for the Project 8 women's professional soccer league, set to kick off in 2025. Project 8, the brainchild of former Canadian international Diana Matheson, announce...
Apr 09, 2024

Canadiens defenceman Xhekaj to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery on Wednesday, the club announced Tuesday. The 23-year-old Xhekaj has missed two games since sustaining the injury...
Apr 09, 2024

South African court rules former leader Jacob Zuma can contest election
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South Africa's Electoral Court on Tuesday ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for office as a lawmaker in the upcoming election, overturning an earlier decision that had...
Apr 09, 2024

Champions League matches will go ahead despite Islamic State terror threat
NYON, Switzerland (AP) - This week's Champions League games will go ahead as scheduled despite an Islamic State terror threat, the governing body of European soccer said Tuesday. A media outlet linked...
Apr 09, 2024

Liberal government to launch $500M fund for youth mental health
Ottawa is setting up a $500-million fund to help community health organizations provide more mental health care to young people. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is making the announcement in Ottawa...
Apr 09, 2024

Champions League matches will go ahead despite Islamic State terror threat
NYON, Switzerland (AP) - This week's Champions League games will go ahead as scheduled despite an Islamic State terror threat, the governing body of European soccer said Tuesday. A media outlet linked...
Apr 09, 2024

Port of Montreal to host Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series event this summer
MONTREAL - The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is coming to Montreal this summer. On Aug. 25 the Port of Montreal's Grand Quay will stage one of the eight stops on the calendar, with Canada hosting...
Apr 09, 2024

Olympic rings for the Paris Games will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower
PARIS (AP) - The Olympic rings will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower, organizers said in a statement on Tuesday, as the French capital prepares to mark 100 days until the start of the Paris Games. A 2...
Apr 09, 2024