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Orcas that hunt the world's biggest predators may be a new population, say scientists
VANCOUVER - Researchers from the University of British Columbia say they've identified a potentially new population of open-ocean orcas, that hunt the biggest predators on the planet. In a newly publi...
Mar 15, 2024

Orcas that hunt the world's biggest predators may be a new population, say scientists
VANCOUVER - Researchers from the University of British Columbia say they've identified a potentially new population of open-ocean orcas, that hunt the biggest predators on the planet. In a newly publi...
Mar 15, 2024

New Canada Soccer general secretary Kevin Blue hits the ground running
Kevin Blue has hit the ground running as general secretary and CEO of Canada Soccer. The former Golf Canada executive, who did not wait until Thursday's official start date to get stuck in, has alread...
Mar 15, 2024

Trudeau accuses N.L. premier of 'bowing to political pressure' in carbon tax spat
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The chummy Liberal leaders of Canada and of Newfoundland and Labrador are sparring over the federal government's carbon pricing regime. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters ...
Mar 15, 2024

Armstrong, Getzlaf named to Canada's Olympic men's hockey management team
CALGARY - Doug Armstrong will serve as general manager for Canada's men's hockey team at the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy. The St. Louis Blues executive was named by Hockey Canada on Frid...
Mar 15, 2024

Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects
EDMONTON - Alberta is blocking off large sections of the province to renewable power development. The government has released a map defining which parts of the province are to be off-limits to wind an...
Mar 15, 2024

CF Montreal's depth helping team squash last season's road woes
CF Montreal is quickly proving that last year's road struggles are a thing of the past. Through three matches of a season-opening six-game road trip, Montreal has two wins and one draw for seven out o...
Mar 15, 2024

US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States and allies warned Iran on Friday that major Western economies will pile new sanctions on Tehran if it moves forward with an advancing plan to provide ballistic miss...
Mar 15, 2024

'No': Prime Minister Trudeau rejects Quebec request for full powers over immigration
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has rejected Quebec's request for full powers over immigration to the province. Trudeau made the comments today following a meeting in Montreal with Pr...
Mar 15, 2024

Funeral for Sri Lankan family slain in Ottawa suburb to be held this weekend
OTTAWA - The funeral for the victims of what Ottawa's mayor has called one of the city's most shocking incidents of violence will be held this weekend. The Buddhist Congress of Canada says a multi-fai...
Mar 15, 2024