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Former Prince Edward Island premier tapped to help pick next Supreme Court Justice
OTTAWA - Former Prince Edward Island premier Wade MacLauchlan will for the second time chair the advisory body looking for Canada's next Supreme Court of Canada Justice. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ...
Aug 11, 2023
Federal officials say 'marathon' wildfire season could extend into fall
The federal government is forecasting a "marathon" wildfire season to continue across much of Canada this month, with the potential for the fire season to extend into September for southern B.C., the ...
Aug 11, 2023
Jose Bautista signs one-day contract to officially retire with Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO - Jose Bautista is officially retiring as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays. Bautista and Blue Jays team president Mark Shapiro signed a one-day contract in front of media to make it official....
Aug 11, 2023
Aquadeo Days raises $15K for Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
It was a record turnout for the fifth annual Aquadeo Days 'Party in the Park', last weekend at the Resort Village of Aquadeo. Pat Delainey Jr., with the Aquadeo Community Recreation Association (ACRA)...
Aug 11, 2023
Vancouver Canucks sign free-agent forward Pius Suter to two-year contract
VANCOUVER - Free agent forward Pius Suter has signed a two-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the club announced Friday. The contract carries an average annual value (AAV) of $1.6 million. Sute...
Aug 11, 2023
Samsonova upsets Sabalenka to advance to quarterfinals at NBO in Montreal
MONTREAL - Liudmila Samsonova of Russia upset second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-3 to advance to the National Bank Open quarterfinals on Friday. Samsonova, the tournament's 15th ...
Aug 11, 2023
Missing artifacts flagged by auditor recovered by Canadian Museum of History
OTTAWA - The Canadian Museum of History says five items of historic significance that were deemed missing during a recent investigation by the auditor general have been recovered. The Crown corporatio...
Aug 11, 2023
Province updates policy on duty to consult with Sask. First Nations
The Government of Saskatchewan says it's strengthening its commitment to meaningful consultation with First Nation and Mtis communities.On Friday, the province released its revised consultation policy...
Aug 11, 2023
Davidovich Fokina advances to Toronto semifinals with win over McDonald
TORONTO - Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is through to the semifinals at the men's National Bank Open after posting a 6-4, 6-2 win over American Mackenzie McDonald on Friday. The opportunistic Spaniard c...
Aug 11, 2023
Canadian evacuees tell of chaotic scenes in Maui wildfire 'war zone'
VANCOUVER - Canadians returning from Maui have told of harrowing scenes during their escape from the fire-devastated Hawaiian island. Among the evacuees is British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Matth...
Aug 11, 2023