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Gas tax break not currently on table as Liberals battle affordability problems
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the government is more focused on stabilizing oil prices by increasing supply than it is on trying to cut prices by offering Canadians a tem...
Jun 21, 2022

Kennedy 'disturbed' Hockey Canada didn't require players take part in assault probe
Sheldon Kennedy tuned in as Hockey Canada executives faced question after pointed question. Tom Renney and Scott Smith were getting grilled by parliamentarians in Ottawa about the organization's handl...
Jun 21, 2022

After trading first-round pick last season, Raptors ready for 33rd pick in NBA draft
TORONTO - Settling into his seat on the podium at the Toronto Raptors' pre-draft media availability Tuesday, general manager Bobby Webster couldn't help but open with a quip. "It's not like having the...
Jun 21, 2022

Green interim leader warns far right is wooing Canadians who feel left behind
OTTAWA - The interim leader of the Green Party is warning that the far right in Canada is gaining strength from people who are completely frustrated and feel they no longer lead meaningful lives. Amit...
Jun 21, 2022

'A place for healing': Woodland Wellness Centre opens near La Ronge
A long-time dream of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) became a reality Tuesday as a large crowd and long list of dignitaries attended the grand opening of the Woodland Wellness Centre. "I just wan...
Jun 21, 2022

Capitol Annex celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
The Capitol Annex in North Battleford kicked off Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations a day early in the community, with vendors and a free movie on Monday to celebrate the occasion. With about 12 vend...
Jun 21, 2022

Long waits outside Montreal passport office, police called due to size of crowd
MONTREAL - The federal minister responsible for Passport Canada is calling the situation at a Montreal passport office unacceptable. Families Minister Karina Gould says senior managers are on the grou...
Jun 21, 2022

Edmonton Oilers sign head coach Woodcroft to three-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed head coach Jay Woodcroft to a three-year contract extension, rewarding him for leading the team to the NHL Western Conference final. The Oilers named Woodcro...
Jun 21, 2022

Former Lions, Roughriders kicker Paul McCallum gets Hall of Fame nod
VANCOUVER - Paul McCallum's voice caught in his throat as he recalled the moment he learned about his induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. It wasn't reflecting on his 24-season CFL caree...
Jun 21, 2022

Sergeant-at-arms 'flabbergasted' at Ottawa police inaction on harassment amid convoy
OTTAWA - The sergeant-at-arms for the House of Commons says he was "flabbergasted" at how the Ottawa police allowed the harassment of members of Parliament and staffers to go on during the protests ag...
Jun 21, 2022