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Ottawa Redblacks running back Brendan Gillanders retires after CFL eight seasons
OTTAWA - Brendan Gillanders is calling it a career. The Ottawa Redblacks running back announced his retirement Friday after eight CFL seasons. "When I started playing football here in Ottawa at the ag...
Jan 13, 2023
Three employees remain missing after explosion at Quebec propane business
SAINT-ROCH-DE-L'ACHIGAN, Que. - Three employees of a Quebec propane distribution business remain missing one day after an explosion and fire north of Montreal. Quebec provincial police are expected to...
Jan 13, 2023
Russia says it took Soledar in bloody fight in east Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia claimed Friday that its forces captured a fiercely contested salt mining town, in what would mark a rare victory for the Kremlin after a series of setbacks in its invasion ...
Jan 13, 2023
Loutitt makes Canadian women's ski jumping history by winning World Cup gold in Japan
ZA, Japan - Alexandria Loutitt became the first Canadian to win a World Cup women's ski jump event on Friday, taking gold at a normal hill competition in Zao, Japan. The 19-year-old from Calgary finis...
Jan 13, 2023
Making This Your Year of Change with SMART Goals
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."It is a new year, and that means a fresh start fo...
Jan 13, 2023
Canada sanctions more of Haiti's political elites, bringing total to 15
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly has announced new sanctions against two more Haitian political elites. Facing sanction are former MP Arnel Blizaire and Charles Saint-Rmy, a businessman a...
Jan 13, 2023
Russia says it took Soledar in bloody fight in east Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia claimed Friday that its forces captured a fiercely contested salt mining town, in what would mark a rare victory for the Kremlin after a series of setbacks in its invasion ...
Jan 13, 2023
Canadian man aims for Guinness world record for most marathons ran in a year
It's a gamble, but one that's worthwhile to Ben Pobjoy. The Mississauga, Ont., native has set out on a journey to break the Guinness world record for most marathons ran by a male in a year (239), held...
Jan 13, 2023
In The News for Jan. 13 : What would increased immigration mean for Canada?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jan 13, 2023
Liberal minister says Canada needs more immigration as targets get mixed reviews
OTTAWA - As Canada plans to significantly ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some policy experts are worried about potential effects on health care, housing and the labour market. But...
Jan 13, 2023