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UK Parliament gets new chance to offer options on Brexit
LONDON - Britain's Parliament gets another chance Monday to offer a way forward on Britain's stalled divorce from the European Union, holding a series of votes on Brexit alternatives in an attempt to ...
Apr 01, 2019
Prince Edward Island voters to cast verdict on new electoral system
CHARLOTTETOWN - Canadians are expected to learn late Tuesday whether the cradle of Confederation will give birth to one of the country's first versions of proportional representation. Alongside an ele...
Apr 24, 2019
UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal to secure US base
LONDON (AP) - The British government agreed Thursday to hand sovereignty of the long-contested Chagos Islands, an archipelago of more than 60 islands in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius, in a deal that ...
Oct 03, 2024
COVID-19 silver lining: experts predict innovation in medicine, education, remote work
MONTREAL - Despite years of discussions between politicians and doctors, the Quebec government couldn't find a way to pay its general practitioners for phone and video consultations with patients. The...
Mar 31, 2020
Colorado Rapids secure MLS playoff berth with 2-0 victory over Toronto FC
COMMERCE CITY - U.S. international Reggie Cannon scored in his first Colorado start and Djordje Mihailovic converted a late penalty as the Rapids sealed an MLS playoff berth with a 2-0 win over a reji...
Sep 22, 2024
What you should know about home equity credit as you approach retirement
Home equity loans are among the fastest growing forms of personal debt in Canada, and surprisingly, very common for homeowners in their 50s. Home equity credit can be used to finance a large expense l...
Jul 28, 2020
AP source: NHL players balk at changing CBA, league moves on
NHL players have balked at changing the collective bargaining agreement and the league is preparing to open the season Jan. 13 after starting training camp on New Year's Day, a person with knowledge o...
Dec 08, 2020
Golfers set to tee off in North Stars Golf Classic
The North Stars Golf Classic is just hours away. The annual tournament kicks off at noon today, with registration starting at 11 a.m. Seventeen teams have signed up for the event, which will be held a...
Aug 17, 2018
Georgia's Senate deadlocks, Trump's intransigence keep U.S. political suspense going
WASHINGTON, D.C. - There's good news in Georgia for anyone still craving high-stakes election suspense in the wake of Joe Biden's presidential win. Control of the Senate is still up for grabs: Republi...
Nov 10, 2020
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 04, 2023