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Canadians reflect about residential schools on Truth and Reconciliation Day
With drumming and singing, at powwows and public ceremonies, communities across the country marked the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Friday.The federal statutory holiday, also known as O...
Oct 01, 2022

Quebec election: Party leaders begin final weekend of the campaign
MONTREAL - As the Quebec election campaign enters its final weekend the main party leaders are fanning out across the province. Coalition Avenir Qubec Leader Franois Legault is to have breakfast with ...
Oct 01, 2022

Canada has now ended its COVID-19 travel restrictions, mask mandates
OTTAWA - As of this morning, travellers to Canada do not need to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 - and wearing a mask on planes and trains is now optional, though it is still recommended. P...
Oct 01, 2022

Jaded, cynical, disillusioned: report says federal whistleblowers fear reprisal
OTTAWA - Federal workers are increasingly cynical, skeptical and disillusioned about the idea of reporting wrongdoing in the public service, says a recent survey. That pessimism is more "palpable and ...
Oct 01, 2022

Canada 'behind the ball' with weak merger laws, says author of biting report
OTTAWA - Lax merger laws in Canada underestimate the harm to competition caused by mergers and overestimate their benefits, a new report says. Gaps in Canada's merger laws have failed to prevent the k...
Oct 01, 2022

BC Wildfire Service warns season not yet over amid drought
VANCOUVER - Seemingly endless summer conditions in British Columbia have prompted a warning that this year's "very unique fire season" in the province is not yet over. Hot and dry conditions persist, ...
Oct 01, 2022

Bell scores pair with OT winner, as Stars top Mustangs 5-4
It took just 27 seconds into the extra frame for #27, Kian Bell to ring in the overtime winner on his second of the night, in the Battlefords North Stars 5-4 OT win Friday in Melfort.Goaltender, Juste...
Oct 01, 2022

Jackson caps career with bronze, Australia beats Canada
SYDNEY (AP) - Lauren Jackson admitted she couldn't have imagined a better ending to her Hall of Fame career. Jackson willed Australia to a win in the bronze medal game at basketball's World Cup, scori...
Oct 01, 2022

Vernon Adams Jr. shines as B.C. Lions hand Ottawa Redblacks third straight loss
VANCOUVER - Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. had his biggest game yet in a B.C. Lions jersey Friday night, propelling his team to a 34-19 victory over the ailing Ottawa Redblacks. Adams threw for 305 yard...
Sep 30, 2022

Kulak's winner leads Oilers past Flames in 2-1 victory
EDMONTON - Brett Kulak scored the game winner as the veteran-laden Edmonton Oilers earned a 2-1 pre-season win over the Calgary Flames on Friday. Leon Draisaitl also scored the Oilers (2-2-0), who cam...
Sep 30, 2022