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Winnipeg preps convention centre with cots for renewed round of wildfire evacuees
WINNIPEG - The city of Winnipeg is prepping its downtown convention centre to be used as a shelter to handle renewed demand for those fleeing wildfires. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew posted a short video...
Jul 14, 2025

Carney's planned cuts will include the foreign service, alarming some ex-diplomats
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's cuts to government spending will include the foreign service, just as Global Affairs Canada aims to expand its presence abroad. Finance Minister Franois-Philippe ...
Jul 14, 2025

Immigration minister won't say if Canada considering barring British, Irish rappers
OTTAWA - A prominent Jewish organization is pushing for Canada to deny entry to two bands being investigated in the U.K. after their appearance at a popular British music festival last month. In late ...
Jul 14, 2025

Rogers falls short in communication with fans over Sportsnet price hike, prof says
Rogers fell short in its communication with fans over its significant price hike of Sportsnet+ Premium, a sport management professor says. Rogers is raising the price of the streaming service starting...
Jul 14, 2025

England's thrilling 22-run victory over India at Lord's seals 2-1 series lead
LONDON (AP) - England beat India by 22 runs in the Lord's test on the fifth and final day and took a 2-1 lead in their five-test series on Monday. Spinner Shoaib Bashir got the final wicket in agonizi...
Jul 14, 2025

Panthers' 2nd Stanley Cup banner raising set for Oct. 7 before hosting Blackhawks to open NHL season
NEW YORK (AP) - The Florida Panthers are set to raise their second consecutive Stanley Cup banner before beginning the NHL season against the Chicago Blackhawks. The back-to-back champions play at 5 p...
Jul 14, 2025

1 of 4 men accused in alleged Quebec extremist plot granted bail, 3 remain detained
QUBEC - One of four men accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City region has been granted bail. Matthew Forbes, 33, was ordered in Quebec court ...
Jul 14, 2025

Coffey will not return as Oilers assistant coach, Schwartz out as goaltending coach
EDMONTON - Hall of Fame defenceman Paul Coffey will not be behind the Edmonton Oilers bench next season, and the NHL club is moving on from goaltending coach Dustin Schwartz. The Oilers announced the ...
Jul 14, 2025
Riders can’t keep up with Stamps at Mosaic Stadium
Despite their opponents having to change travel plans and stay an extra night, the Saskatchewan Roughriders didn't have much of an answer for the Calgary Stampeders.The game was originally set to be p...
Jul 14, 2025

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Monday he would punish Russia with tariffs if there isn't a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days. The Republican president made the announcement ...
Jul 14, 2025