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Serven drives in five, Jays thump Pirates 8-4 for first pre-season win
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Brian Serven hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 Monday for their first win of spring training. Serven's two-out home...
Feb 26, 2024
Real estate association economist asks if B.C.'s flipping tax is worth the trouble
VANCOUVER - The chief economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association says the incoming tax on flipping houses may not generate as much revenue as the government expects and might only impac...
Feb 26, 2024
STF defends job action as concerns over disruptions rise
The head of Saskatchewan's teachers union says she had heard the concerns from parents regarding their job action, but said it's the best way to get the government's attention.President of the Teacher...
Feb 26, 2024
Five things to know about Canada's proposed law to guard against online harms
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has tabled its long awaited legislation to better protect Canadians, and particularly youth, against online harms. Here are five things Bill C-63 pr...
Feb 26, 2024
Toronto says World Cup cost estimate now at $380 million, cites additional match
The City of Toronto estimates it will cost $380 million to host World Cup matches in the city, an increase of $80 million compared to a 2022 forecast partly because of the addition of another match to...
Feb 26, 2024
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson to coach Welsh women's soccer team
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson has been named coach of the Wales women's team. Wilkinson, a Canada Soccer Hall of Famer, won 181 caps for Canada in a distinguished playing career that s...
Feb 26, 2024
Some cellphone plans not as cheap as they were before Rogers-Shaw merger: watchdog
OTTAWA - Certain cellphone plans in Western Canada are not as cheap as they once were prior to the Rogers-Shaw merger, Canada's competition watchdog says. Jeanne Pratt, the Competition Bureau's senior...
Feb 26, 2024
Toronto FC plans to manage Insigne's minutes this season to help keep him healthy
TORONTO - Lorenzo Insigne saw a little more than an hour's action in Toronto FC's season-opening scoreless draw at FC Cincinnati. And there is a question mark over what role the Italian star will play...
Feb 26, 2024
Labour, environment groups make plea for sustainable jobs bill to pass
OTTAWA - Environmental groups and labour organizations are pleading with the federal government to end a political stalemate over its forthcoming sustainable jobs bill. The legislation is supposed to ...
Feb 26, 2024
A list of prominent examples of online harms against youth in Canada in recent years
The federal government is introducing legislation designed to help protect young people in Canada from the dangers they face online. A look at some recent examples: Feb. 6, 2024 - Police in Surrey, B....
Feb 26, 2024