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B.C. premier wins labour praise for poking Ontario, rejecting notwithstanding clause
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's new premier won enthusiastic approval from delegates to a BC Federation of Labour convention in Vancouver while taking a pointed jab at his Ontario counterpart. David Eb...
Nov 22, 2022
Torn loyalties in Montreal ahead of World Cup match between Canada and Belgium
MONTREAL - A soccer rivalry is forming in Montreal between fans of the national teams of Belgium and Canada ahead of Wednesday's World Cup match between the two countries. Montreal has a sizable Frenc...
Nov 22, 2022
Town gives Citizens on Patrol Program a boost
The Battlefords Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) received a little more support at the Town of Battleford's meeting Monday.Council gave the OK to town administration's recommendation to approve the C...
Nov 22, 2022
Toronto FC paves the way for return of Spanish midfielder Víctor Vázquez
Toronto FC has selected Vctor Vzquez in Stage 2 of the Major League Soccer re-entry draft, paving the way for the Spanish midfielder's second stint with the club. The 35-year-old Vzquez joined TFC ahe...
Nov 22, 2022
Break it down: Dancers begin charting path to Paris Olympics
NEW YORK (AP) - Breaking is in Victor Montalvo's blood. He is a descendant of twin breakers - his father and uncle - who were performing in Mexico long before they taught a young Montalvo to spin on h...
Nov 22, 2022
Crusaders senior girls win provincial silver
For the second straight year, the Crusaders senior girls are provincial silver medalists. Competing in the 4A provincial tournament in Nipawin over the weekend, John Paul II Collegiate hit the ground ...
Nov 22, 2022
Roughriders announce signings of three Americans
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added three American players to their roster, including one who had a stint with the CFL team last season.Defensive back Devin Jones signed with the Roughriders in Se...
Nov 22, 2022
Raptors hit with another key injury as Barnes day-to-day with left knee sprain
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is out day-to-day with a left knee sprain and is questionable for the team's game Wednesday against the visiting Brooklyn Nets. The injury comes as Barnes, who d...
Nov 22, 2022
Here's a look at other times Canadian prime ministers testified at public inquiries
OTTAWA - The word "unprecedented" applies to some aspects of the massive public inquiry underway in Ottawa. After all, the commission is investigating the first-time use of the federal Emergencies Act...
Nov 22, 2022
Coroner's inquest hears of search for Montreal firefighter whose rescue boat capsized
JOLIETTE - A coroner's inquest into the 2021 drowning of Montreal firefighter Pierre Lacroix is hearing about the frantic search for him after his boat capsized in the Lachine Rapids during a rescue a...
Nov 22, 2022