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Blue Bombers re-sign all-star defensive end Willie Jefferson
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed star defensive lineman Willie Jefferson to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Monday. Jefferson, 32, was set to become a free agent i...
Dec 4, 2023
Canada's climate lobby pushes for oil, gas emissions cap with fashion statement
OTTAWA - Canada's climate lobby wants its demand for an oil-and-gas emissions cap to go straight to Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's head. Dozens of Canada's environmental activists are wander...
Dec 4, 2023
Charges dropped against Quebec theatre owner and 'Dragon's Den' star Vincenzo Guzzo
MONTREAL - Quebec's prosecution service says it has abandoned criminal charges against Vincenzo Guzzo, CEO of a large independent movie theatre chain and investor on CBC Television's "Dragon's Den." S...
Dec 4, 2023
MP Han Dong, federal Conservatives, NDP to take part in foreign interference inquiry
OTTAWA - Politicians Han Dong and Michael Chan, the federal government and the commissioner of Canada elections are among those granted standing in the factual phase of a public inquiry into foreign i...
Dec 4, 2023
Former Liberal fisheries minister Bernadette Jordan named consul general in Boston
OTTAWA - Bernadette Jordan, a former Liberal member of Parliament and a minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet, has been named Canada's new consul general in Boston. Jordan, who was first...
Dec 4, 2023
Kenneth MacKay back behind bars after violating day parole
WARNING - This story contains graphic details.The Parole Board of Canada has revoked the day parole of a man convicted of a Saskatoon murder.Kenneth David MacKay, 49, is now back in prison as he serve...
Dec 4, 2023
Man facing manslaughter charge applying for bail
A man charged with manslaughter is applying for bail at North Battleford Provincial Court. Clarence Buck, 29, from North Battleford, is faces a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of Rich...
Dec 4, 2023
Canadian Press NewsAlert: CBC says it is cutting 600 jobs, some programming
TORONTO - The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and Radio-Canada will eliminate about 600 jobs and not fill an additional 200 vacancies. Along with programming cuts, the company says the move comes as it fa...
Dec 4, 2023
Alpine Canada hoping Tremblant World Cup becomes a fixture after successful weekend
MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. - Alpine Canada president and chief executive officer Thrse Brisson gives Mont-Tremblant's first World Cup event in 40 years a "10-on-10" rating - and hopes it's here to stay. Fan...
Dec 4, 2023
A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season's quarter mark
TORONTO - A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent. Siakam and ...
Dec 4, 2023